Synthetic biomaterials

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Abstract

The creation or modification of materials using synthetic methods has provided a longstanding approach to customizable biomaterials. The rational design of properties and functionalities is a major advantage of synthetic methodologies, while the bioactivity and resorption are challenges. This chapter will introduce synthetic approaches toward the creation of designer biomaterials, major breakthroughs in the field, and major challenges upcoming. We will take a synthetic/polymeric view of the field of biomaterials. Metals will be left out mostly due to their nonbiological nature.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTissue Engineering
EditorsJan de Boer, Clemens A. van Blitterswijk
PublisherElsevier
Chapter6
Pages173-212
Number of pages40
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)9780128244593
ISBN (Print)9780323851343
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomimicry
  • Polymers
  • Rational design
  • Synthesis

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