After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

• understand mechanical priciples in biological materials and name examples
• describe the composition of example biological materials
• The students are able to understand the relations between composition and structure of biological materials and their mechanical performance.

• Elements of biomaterials
• The making of - self-assembly and growth
• Mechanical concepts in biomaterials
• High-performance fibers: spider silk, keratin, collagen
• Soft tissue - skin, cartilage, glue
• Engineering with fibers: biological composite materials
• Bioceramics - teeth, nacre
• Art of hierarchical design 1: bone
• Art of hierarchical design 2: wood
• Intelligent materials - adaptive growth
• Biomimetic and bio-inspired materials

Frotal lecture, interactive elements, brainstorming, example calculations

Blocked course!

Written, open questions, 2 times per year, end of summer semester.

If necessary, oral exams during the year, with appointment.

Via TISS!

Powerpoint slides will be made available online. 

A printed and bound version is available at the Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnologie (E308).

Basic knowledge in physics, chemistry and biology of advantage