From Dermal Patch to Implants—Applications of Biocomposites in Living Tissues
Karolina Papera Valente, Alexandre G. Brolo, Afzal Suleman
Abstract
Composites are composed of two or more materials, displaying enhanced performance and superior mechanical properties when compared to their individual components. The use of biocompatible materials has created a new category of biocomposites. Biocomposites can be applied to living tissues due to low toxicity, biodegradability and high biocompatibility. This review summarizes recent applications of biocomposite materials in the field of biomedical engineering, focusing on four areas-bone regeneration, orthopedic/dental implants, wound healing and tissue engineering.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompositeBiocompatibilityBiocompatible materialMaterials scienceTissue engineeringBiomedical engineeringBiodegradationRegeneration (biology)Hard tissueComposite materialDentistryComposite numberMedicineChemistryBiologyMetallurgyOrganic chemistryCell biologyBone Tissue Engineering Materials3D Printing in Biomedical Researchbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties