The development of biomaterials isn't a new area of science, having existed for around half a century. The study of biomaterials's called biomaterial science. It's a provocative field of science, having experienced steady and strong growth over its history, with many companies investing large amounts of money into the development of new products. Biomaterial science encompasses elements of medicine, biology, chemistry, tissue engineering and materials science. Definition While a definition for… (More on Biomaterial)