Polymeric biomaterials
Also listed as: ביו-חומרים פולימריים
Polymer science aimed at implants and delivery systems, with degradation and biocompatibility as the design constraints rather than footnotes.
- Semester
- Not fixed
- Weekly hours
- 4h
- Counts as
- Faculty electives
- Interest areas
- Miniaturised systems and materials
Comes after
- Materials science
Opens up
- Biomaterials research
What it covers
Topics
- Polymer structure, synthesis and properties
- Degradation mechanisms and kinetics
- Biocompatibility and the host response
- Polymers in implants and drug delivery
- Processing for medical applications
Results worth carrying out
Flory–Fox, glass transition against chain length
First-order hydrolytic degradation
Quick answers
When is Polymeric biomaterials taught?
Polymeric biomaterials (0555-4630) is taught in a semester that is not fixed in advance, 4 weekly hours. It counts toward “Faculty electives” in the Tel Aviv University Mechanical Engineering elective requirements.
What do I need before 0555-4630?
Before Polymeric biomaterials you need: Materials science.
What software is used in Polymeric biomaterials?
Polymeric biomaterials is normally taught with Characterisation tooling (DSC, GPC).
Which jobs does Polymeric biomaterials prepare you for?
Polymeric biomaterials is part of the preparation for these roles: Medical device engineer.
Which interest areas include Polymeric biomaterials?
Polymeric biomaterials sits in these interest areas: Miniaturised systems and materials.
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