ABSTRACT
The body may be thought of as a small but finely-tuned chemical plant, incorporating a number of systems in which enzymatic processes and unit operations are taking place. Since artificial organs are intended to replicate these chemical processes, it stands to reason that knowledge of chemical engineering is essential in their design and optimization so that they will function with the maximum efficiency. For those not involved in specialities relating to medical engineering, it may come as a surprise to learn that the disciplines of physical chemistry and chemical engineering are actively applied in medical treatment. Here artificial kidney is described as a typical example of artificial organs including hemodialysis, dialysis membrane, dialyzer and computer-controlled dialysis, and further the other blood purification technique using adsorbents.
