Learning Path

Structure and Properties of Metals → Testing and Mitigation Strategies

This learning path guides undergraduate engineering students through the fundamental and applied aspects of corrosion and wear in implant biomaterials. Starting with materials science and electrochemistry basics, it progresses to specific corrosion and wear mechanisms, their interactions, and the biological consequences of degradation products. The path culminates in strategies for testing and mitigating degradation to ensure implant safety and longevity.