课程信息

Course Contents
Biochemical basis of biobased materials composition; interactions of cells and biomaterials in 2D and 3D; biomaterials and hydrogels for tissue engineering; classification, composition and selection of biomaterials for hard and soft tissue engineering; characterization methods of biomaterials and hydrogels (rheological, mechanical and biological characterization); tissue engineering in bioreactors; static and dynamic cultivation of cells in culture dishes and different bioreactors; mechanobiological aspects of tissue engineering.

Qualitative and quantitative analyses of the fibre composition of paper, fundamental properties of paper, fundamental propierties of fibre suspensions, strength testing (dry and wet), influence of humidity/moisture on paper, stress-strain-behaviour, optical properties, testing by laboratory simulation.

Literature
The current lecture notes can be downloaded from moodle. Reference is made to other relevant literature (online available)

Further Grading Information
[b]Learning Outcomes[/b]
- Explain and classify the biochemical basis and applicability of biomaterials.
- Select biomaterials for the cultivation of hard and soft tissues and use them for the application.
- Compare and contrast biomaterials with respect to their bio-medical applicability.
- Evaluate the interaction of cells and biomaterials in 2D and 3D.
- Explain the important measurement techniques for testing paper.
- To know and apply the most important physical models for describing the properties of paper.
- Evaluate the possibilities and limitations of the corresponding measurement methods.
- Select and apply appropriate characterization methods for biomaterials and hydrogels based on appropriate criteria.
- Evaluate different types of tissue engineering in bioreactors.
- Present the main mechanobiological aspects of tissue engineering.

[b]Assessment methods[/b]
Written exam 90 min.

Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
Biobased products are an important basis for sustainable products. The course provides the basics of the properties of biobased materials, which play a crucial role for the bioeconomy as an important pillar of sustainability.

Online Offerings
Teaching materials via Moodle