Biotecnologia e Biomateriais

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Application of Composite Materials in Biomedical Sector: A Review

Jonathan B. Dawit* , and Samrawit T. Alemayehu

Composites as biomaterials are processed to be suitable in biomedical applications such as: diagnosis, implants, medical devices (surgical tools, catheters, syringes and medicine packaging) and dressings that come in to intimate contact with biological system. Bio composites play vital role since they are bio based biodegradable and importantly biocompatible, which is the most critical aspect for biomedical applications. In fact biomaterials that are used in human body must be compatible with the tissue and other related organs that they are found or fitted into. Also, the prime reason for the biomaterials to biodegrade inside the body is to eliminate any further surgical or medical intervention for the removal of the part that was made from the biomaterial. This paper discusses the various composite materials used as bio-composites, applications of bio-composites in medical industry, their advantages and challenges. It also looks at the current status of the bio-composite in medical industry and its future trends of such sector.