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Karolina Papera Valente1, Alexandre Brolo2, Afzal Suleman1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada.
Abstract:
Composites are composed of two or more materials, displaying enhanced performance and superior mechanical properties when compared to their individual components. The use of biocompatible materials has created a new category of biocomposites. Biocomposites can be applied to living tissues due to low toxicity, biodegradability and high biocompatibility. This review summarizes recent applications of biocomposite materials in the field of biomedical engineering, focusing on four areas-bone regeneration, orthopedic/dental implants, wound healing and tissue engineering.

