A History of Biomaterials

Buddy D. Ratner; Guigen Zhang

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-816137-1.00002-7

A History of Biomaterials

Buddy D. Ratner, Guigen Zhang

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Abstract

This chapter provide a brief overview of the development of the field of biomaterials from the days of adventurous practices by surgeon-heroes, to the many accidental discovery and development of unexpected biomaterials, and to the modern era where engineers, chemists, physicists, biologists and clinicians work together to engineer novel medical treatment technologies. It also encourages readers to help preserve and document first-hand accounts of the roots of many developmental stories by biomaterials pioneers who are still with us today.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Biomaterials Science
Subtitle of host publication	An Introduction to Materials in Medicine
Pages	21-34
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128161371
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816137-1.00002-7
State	Published - Jan 1 2020

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Keywords

Artificial organs
Biology inspired materials
Biomaterials before civilization
Concept of biocompatibility
Designed biomaterials
Implants
Surgeon heroes
War

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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