Biodegradable Futures: Materials That Fade Away
The Vanishing Act: How Biomaterials Fade Away Inside Our Bodies Imagine a world where medical implants seamlessly integrate with your body, serving their purpose and then naturally disappearing without a trace. This isn't science fiction; it's the future of biomaterial technology. Biomaterials are synthetic or natural materials designed to interact with biological systems for various applications, from replacing damaged tissues to delivering drugs. But what happens when these materials have done their job? Ideally, they should degrade and be absorbed by the body, leaving no harmful residues behind. This is where biodegradation and resorption come into play. Biodegradation: A Controlled Breakdown Biodegradation is the breakdown of a material by biological agents like bacteria, fungi, or enzymes. Think of it as...