Biomaterials in action: Innovations that improve our health

Authors

  • Omar Alejandro Gonzalez Noriega Facultad de Química UNAM, Circuito Escolar S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510 Ciudad de México, México.
  • Ma. Yesenia Díaz-Cárdenas Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores Coacalco, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Avenida 16 de Septiembre No. 54, Cabecera Municipal, Coacalco de Berriozabal CP 55700, Estado de México, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0766-1608
  • César Augusto García Pérez Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, CIICAp, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa 62209-Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5475-4295

Keywords:

Corrosion, biomaterials, prostheses, biopolymers, implants

Abstract

A biomaterial is a synthetic or naturally occurring material used to replace biological structures that have been lost or damaged by disease; these materials are used to restore organic form or function. The use and coverage of prosthetics have increased, along with technological advances and market expansion. This is why new biomaterials have been developed to drive the creation of medical devices with improved properties that address specific challenges. This article discusses what a biomaterial is, the challenges associated with it, why they fail, some examples of biomaterials, and more.

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Published

2026-08-06

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Gonzalez Noriega, O. A., Díaz-Cárdenas, M. Y., & García Pérez , C. A. (2026). Biomaterials in action: Innovations that improve our health . Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 9(1), 368. Retrieved from http://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/368

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2027)

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Raise awareness

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