B01 – Electrically conductive and piezoactive materials for multifunctional implants for bone and cartilage regeneration
Summary of the work programme
The project investigates electrically active biomaterials combined with innovative manufacturing processes to improve the treatment of bone and cartilage defects and make them attractive for applications in neural tissue. The focus is on the development of composite materials with increased angiogenic activity. Furthermore, biodegradable, conductive hydrogels with adjustable stiffness and self-polymerising properties that do not require toxic oxidants are to be developed. In addition, bioactive factors such as the controlled release of Mg2+ ions and hypoxia-inducing molecules are integrated.
Project leader
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hermann Seitz
E-Mail
Tel.: +49 381 498 9090
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Aldo R. Boccaccini
E-Mail
Tel.: +49 9131 852 8601
Institutions
University of Rostock
Chair of Mikrofluidics
Justus-von-Liebig Weg 6
18059 Rostock
Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Chair of Biomaterials
Cauerstraße 6
91058 Erlangen
Associated staff
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Detsch
Christian Polley
Dr. Abdullah Riaz
Dr. Georg Schnell
Former staff
Dr. Thomas Distler
Dr.-Ing. Philipp Drescher
Dr. Liliana Liverani