Course detail

Bioceramics materials and biocomposites

CEITEC VUT-DS202AAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course focuses on ceramic biomaterials for replacement, repair, and coexistence with hard tissues. The course first introduces students to the structure, properties, and physiology of bone tissue and the biocompatibility of biomaterials, especially with bone tissue. The next part of the course covers the types and properties of bulk and layered bioceramics for orthopedic and dental applications. The course also deals with testing the mechanical properties, tribological properties, and biocompatibility of biomaterials. The conclusion of the course is devoted to the preparation and processing of biomaterials and their applications.

Language of instruction

English

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Martin Trunec, Dr.

Department

Central European Institute of Technology BUT (CEITEC VUT)

Entry knowledge

Intermediate/advanced knowledge in materials and physical chemistry

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The course is completed by the oral doctoral examination. Knowledge of structures, properties and preparation of biceramic materials and bioceramic composites is verified to the extent corresponding to the subject syllabus.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to an overview of bioceramic and biocomposite materials, their properties and differences, and production technologies.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Fischman a spol. (ed): Bioceramics: Materials and Applications, Am. Ceram. Soc., Ohio 1994
Mann S. a spol. (ed): Biomineralization, WCH, New York 1989
Rieke P. C. a spol. (ed): Materials Synthesis Utilizing Biological Processes, MRS, Pittsburg 1990
Rivaglioli A., Krajewski A.: Bioceramics, Chapman and Hall, London 1992

Recommended reading

Not applicable.