PT Journal AU Schurger, B Frankovsky, P Delyova, I Zivcak, J Janigova, S TI Metamaterials and Their Application in Biomedical Engineering SO Acta Mechanica Slovaca PY 2024 BP 44 EP 50 VL 28 IS 2 DI 10.21496/ams.2024.016 DE mechanical metamaterials; biomedical engineering; innovations; healthcare; auxetic; implant; 3D printing AB Mechanical metamaterials have attracted attention due to their unique mechanical properties, such as low weight, adjustable stiffness, and auxeticity, making them excellent candidates for biomedical engineering innovative applications such as bone implants, vascular stents, and other healthcare applications. In this review, we will focus on the mechanical properties and behavior of these materials under different conditions, focusing on their application in the field of biomedical engineering. ER