Overview

What is Biocompatibility?

In biomaterials literature, the concept of biocompatibility is often encountered. The definition is, however, somewhat vague and ambiguities about what biocompatibility is are common.

In this overview we explain how biocompatibility is defined and give examples of what the property entails.

Overview details

  • Length
    1 page
  • Technologies
    QCM-D
  • Application
    Bio materials
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In this overview:

  • Definition and contextual nature of biocompatibility

  • Importance of appropriate host response and application-specific evaluation

  • Extension of the concept to devices and the evolving understanding of biocompatibility

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