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Biomaterialization From Silencedmagnm1 A biomaterial is any matter, surface, or construct that interacts with living systems. As a science, biomaterials is about fifty years old. The study of biomaterials is called biomaterials science or biomaterials engineering. It has experienced steady and strong growth over its history, with many companies investing large amounts of money into the development of new products. Biomaterials science encompasses elements of medicine, biology, chemistry, tissue engineering and materials science.

The iridescent nacre inside a nautilus shell. IUPAC definition Material exploited in contact with living tissues, organisms, or microorganisms.[1][a][b][c]

Contents [hide] 1 Introduction 2 Biomineralization 3 Self-assembly 4 Structural hierarchy 5 Applications 5.1 Heart valves 5.2 Skin repair 6 Compatibility 7 Biopolymers 8 See also 9 Footnotes 10 References 11 External links