COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE CORROSION BEHAVIOUR OF PEEK AS A BIOMATERIAL

Abstract

The field of biomaterials has developed over several decades and continues to evolve as medical needs and technological capabilities advance. Biomaterial science focuses on materials designed or modified for interaction with biological systems, most often as part of medical devices or implants rather than as standalone materials. For successful implantation, these materials must exhibit excellent biocompatibility, mechanical stability, and strong interfacial bonding with surrounding tissues and fluids. Stainless steel 316L has long been regarded as a reliable implant material; however, continuous progress in materials engineering has driven the search for alternatives with superior performance.