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22D56 - Polymeric biomaterials

Course specification
Course titlePolymeric biomaterials
Acronym22D56
Study programmeBiochemical Engineering and Biotechnology,Chemical Engineering,Chemistry,Material Engineering
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
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      ESPB5.0Status
      ConditionNoОблик условљености
      The goalThe aim of the course is to adopt the latest knowledge related to modern polymer biomaterials used in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry, as well as to master the strategy of selection of biomaterials for a defined application.
      The outcomeKnowledge of the most important properties and applications of polymeric biomaterials in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. Principles of medical device design. Ability to select the optimal polymeric biomaterial for the desired field of application.
      Contents
      Contents of lecturesPolymeric biomaterials-origin, structure, properties. Methods of testing polymeric biomaterials. Biodegradability and mechanisms of biodegradation-polylactides and polyglycolides. Polymeric biomaterials sensitive to stimuli from the external environment - "intelligent" hydrogels. Hydrogels based on poly (2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate), gelatin and alginate. Hydrogels for use in controlled release systems of active agents. Bioadhesion. Bioadhesives in dermatology, surgery and dentistry. Polymeric biomaterials in tissue regeneration. Antimicrobial polymeric biomaterials. Biofunctionality. Medical device design.
      Contents of exercises
      Literature
      1. S. Dimitriu, Polymeric biomaterials, Marcel Dekker, 2013.
      2. J.B. Park, R.S. Lakes, Biomaterials-An Introduction, Springer, 2007.
      3. S. Tomić, J. Filipović, Polimerni biomaterijali, Internal material, OHT Department, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, 2019.
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
      3
      Methods of teachingLessons and consultations
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
      Activites during lecturesTest paper50
      Practical lessonsOral examination
      Projects
      Colloquia20
      Seminars30