Selected instrumental methods for physicochemical and spectroscopic characterization of different biomaterials

Abstract

Different physicochemical and spectroscopic instrumental methods are of great importance in determination of surface characteristics, spatial structure, composition and structure of different biomaterials and highlighting the differences between biomaterials. This review paper summarized the most common instrumental methods and techniques [Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) and Inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES)], that can be used for physicochemical and spectroscopic characterization of different biomaterials that are widely used in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.