This textbook introduces the fundamental principles of biomaterials and their engineering applications. The authors, with expertise in materials science and medicine, present a comprehensive overview of metals, polymers, ceramics, and natural biomaterials, linking their properties to biomedical uses. The text covers crucial topics such as protein interactions, immunology, biocompatibility, sterilization, surface modification, drug delivery, and tissue engineering, providing students with a thorough understanding of real-world challenges. It is designed for a one-semester course, assuming a basic biology background and offering over 180 end-of-chapter problems.

The second edition of this textbook is designed to be an accessible and comprehensive introduction to biomaterials for students in engineering, materials science, and medicine. It aims to provide a solid foundation by linking material properties to their practical biomedical applications and addressing current clinical concerns. The inclusion of new chapters and detailed discussions on topics like tissue engineering and drug delivery suggests a focus on contemporary advancements in the field. Its structure, with summarized key concepts and end-of-chapter problems, indicates a pedagogical approach geared towards effective learning within a single semester.