Biomaterials
Biomaterials are employed in components implanted into the human body for replacement of diseased or
damaged body parts. These materials must not produce toxic substances and must be compatible with
body tissues (i.e., must not cause adverse biological reactions). All of the above materials—metals, ceramics,
polymers, composites, and semiconductors—may be used as biomaterials. For example, some of the
biomaterials that are utilized in artificial.