| After completion of the course, students will be able to
• Understand biomedical implications of properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties. [k1,k2,k5]
• Design polymers for specific medical applications. [k2,k6]
• Synthesize and modify biomedical polymers towards specific applications. [k3,k6]
• Analyze polymer structure-property relationships. [k2,k4]
• Evaluate the suitability of a polymer for a specific medical application. [k2,k5]
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The following exemplary applications are addressed:
• Drug Delivery: Students should examine case studies and examples of polymer-based drug delivery systems, such as sustained-release implants, biodegradable nanoparticles, and hydrogels used for cancer therapy, diabetes, and other diseases.
• Tissue Engineering: They should learn how polymers are used to create scaffolds that mimic the extracellular matrix, promoting cell growth and tissue regeneration for applications like skin grafts and bone repair.
• Implants: Students should study the use of polymeric materials in medical implants and how to optimize them for durability and biocompatibility.
• Wound Healing: They should explore how polymers are used in wound dressings and adhesives, particularly hydrogels and bioactive materials, to accelerate healing and prevent infections.
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