Optimisation of Materials Properties in Living Systems
AimsBefore you startIntroductionYoung´s Modulus - Density selection mapStrength - Density selection mapYoung´s Modulus - Strength selection mapToughness - Young´s Modulus selection mapComparison of engineering materials and biomaterialsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should:
- Understand how materials-selection maps can be used to choose a suitable material for an engineering application.
- Understand the use of merit indices in relation to materials-selection maps and be able to derive common examples.
- Appreciate that biomaterials have different properties to man-made materials and can outperform common engineering materials for certain applications.
- Be aware of why some biomaterials have developed specific properties.