Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM4203 : Surface Engineering of Biomaterials { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Amit Biswas
Syllabus
Surface dependent engineering properties, common surface initiated engineering failures mechanism of surface degradation of material used in the body and outside the body in natural environment in service condition, Importance and necessity of surface engineering Classification and scope of surface engineering in metals, ceramics, polymers and composites Surface protection surface modification techniques: classification, principles, methods, and technology Conventional surface engineering methods: electrochemistry and electro-deposition, Recent trend in surface engineering: physical/chemical vapour deposition plasma spray coating plasma assisted ion implantation surface modification by directed energy beams like ion, electron and laser beams Characterization and testing/evaluation of surface-properties structure-property correlation. Economics and energy considerations, designing of surface engineering processes.
Course Objectives
- Understanding need of surface engineering in biomaterials
- Understanding different principles of surface modification and surface engineering processes.
- Understanding different methods to modify surfaces of biomaterials and choose material for desired biological response.
- Understanding the application of surface engineering in medical application.
Course Outcomes
1. Students will be able to explore the factors responsible for damage of the biomaterials surfaces by corrosion, wear, and wear mechanisms. <br />2. Students will be able to explain effects of biomaterials on cellular and tissue physiology. <br />3. Students will be able to explain the various surface modification methods. <br />4. Students will be able to explain the key challenges faced in surface treatment of biomaterials. <br />5. Students will be able to describe the different process of coating biomaterials.
Essential Reading
- L. Hao and J. Lawrence, Laser surface treatment of Bio-implant materials, John, Wiley and sons publishers, 2006.
- K. G. Budinsky, Surface engineering for wear resistance, Prentice Hall, New york 1998
Supplementary Reading
- J. E. Ellingsen, S. Petter Lyngstadaas, Bio-Implant Interface: Improving Biomaterials and Tissue Reactions, CRC Press, 2003
- L. Hao and J. Lawrence, Laser Surface Treatment of Bio-Implant Materials, John Wiley & Sons