Table 1.

Typical properties of biomaterials.

Property	Sample Characteristics
Biocompatibility	Non-toxic; non-carcinogenic; non-allergenic
Physical properties	Density; porosity; form; surface roughness
Chemical properties	Inert, stable, reactive, selective
Mechanical properties	Compressive; tensile; shear; impact
Scalability	Processable; sustainable; sterilizable
Service life	Stable; tunable degradation rate
Economical	Affordable; readily available