SHARMA, CP2017-03-102017-03-10199417 ,7;1317-132910.1007/BF02747230https://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/9373The fundamental concepts related to biomaterials and blood/tissue-material interactions at the interface have been reviewed. The relevance of surface modification to enhance blood and/or tissue compatibility of materials has been discussed and its role in selected prosthetic applications described.Materials Science