• 200 degrees Celcius), such as poly(methyl methacrylate), poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) or polyethylene, are often used in bone, dental, maxillofacial, and corneal tissue engineering as substrates or scaffolds. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Among different types of scaffolds, polymeric hydrogel scaffolds have received considerable attention because of their biocompatibility and structural similarity to native tissues. (mdpi.com)
  • Her research interests include the preparation and design of materials and scaffolds for in vitro and in vivo fundamental studies, and a further focus is the provision of useful tools to assess mechanisms that govern cell behavior in regenerative medicine. (ibecbarcelona.eu)
  • Furthermore, chitosan/β-TCP composite coating improves the interaction between osteoblast-like cells and the polymeric scaffolds and accelerates the rate of cell proliferation. (springer.com)
  • In this review, we introduce the broad application of β-TCP in tissue engineering and discuss the different approaches that β-TCP scaffolds are customized, including physical modification (e.g., pore size, porosity and roughness) and the incorporation of metal ions, other materials (e.g., bioactive glass) and stem cells (e.g., mesenchymal stem cells). (frontiersin.org)
  • Future studies should explore pre-implant seeding of polymer scaffolds, more advanced polymer fabrication methods able to more closely approximate native tissue structure and function, and other techniques to control and balance the degradation of biomaterials and new tissue formation by modulation of the host immune response. (bvsalud.org)
  • Materials that are used for biomedical or clinical applications are known as biomaterials. (wikipedia.org)
  • It can be said that the most concerning complication of the implantation of biological materials in the human body is infection related to biomaterials 9 . (nature.com)
  • Dr. George E. STAN , Scientific researcher rank I (since 2017), born in 1981, graduated the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering (SIM) - Section "Medical Engineering" at University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB) (2005), has a MSc degree in Biomaterials (UPB) (2007), and a PhD degree in Materials Engineering (UPB) (2011). (infim.ro)
  • He is lecturing Molecular Cell Biology, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering subjects to the 1st and 2nd cycles of Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology as well as to the Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc. (cienciavitae.pt)
  • Analytical tools for assessing biomaterials biotoxicity and interactions with living organisms, materials as environmental hazards and disease diagnosis. (ua.pt)
  • Over the past 30 years, he has explored the use of biodegradable polymeric and ceramic materials for use in bone repair, focusing on poly(ester), poly(anhydride) and poly(phosphazene) biomaterials alone or in combination with hydroxyapatite, a naturally occurring mineral, and other ceramics to form two- and three-dimensional (2D, 3D) matrices. (odtmag.com)
  • iii Studies demonstrated that unique polymer systems, which have superior lab and animal studies performance, excellent physicochemical properties and unique erosion mechanisms, representing a major paradigm shift in biomaterials design for regenerative engineering. (odtmag.com)
  • In this context, diverse but complementary contributions are needed on new biomaterials, multi-signal patterning methodologies, multiscale modelling, advanced characterization and processing technologies for the desired biomedical and biotechnological applications. (european-mrs.com)
  • Civil Engineering Applications of Polymer Composites GonzaloMartínez-Barrera, 1 OsmanGencel, 2 andJoãoM.L.Reis 3 Laboratorio de Investigaci on y Desarrollo de Materiales Avanzados (LIDMA), Facultad de Qu ´ mica, Universidad Aut ´onoma del Estado de M ´exico, Km de la Carretera Toluca-Atlacomulco, San Cayetano, MEX, Mexico The structure of a polymer is easily visualized by imagining a chain. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • She has alslo worked with biodegradable polymers and polymer composites. (expertengine.com)
  • A systematic evaluation of mechanical and biocompatibility properties of different volume fractions of hydroxyapatite whiskers in comparison with three commercial dental composites filled with micro- and nanosilica particles was carried out. (hindawi.com)
  • Nowadays, in order to avoid limits affecting long-term durability of resin composites, dental materials companies are focusing their attention on the improvement of the mechanical and biological properties of filler. (hindawi.com)
  • Fabrication of ceramic composites. (dokumen.pub)
  • Commonly, several dental materials (e.g., composites, cement, ceramics) were designed to survive for long periods in the oral cavity. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Producer of nanopowders such as nanostructured metal alloys, ceramics and metal-ceramics nanocomposites, polymeric alloys, fillers and nanostructured additives. (nanowerk.com)
  • Expert has the expertise and fundamental training in polymers, especially in polymer alloys, where he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in polymer science. (expertengine.com)
  • Bioactive Synthetic Polymer-Based Polyelectrolyte LbL Coating Assembly on Surface Treated AZ31-Mg Alloys. (pitt.edu)
  • His current research interests focus on the plasma spraying coatings, biomedical titanium alloys, and corrosion science of metallic materials. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Improving the biointegration can be achieved by depositing hydroxyapatite (HAp) on the polymeric substrates. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Despite numerous studies on the dissolution properties of calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings, the coating "shelf life" (i.e. the chemical stability of these coatings prior to implantation), has not been investigated adequately, particularly for CaP coatings applied to polymeric substrates. (omicsonline.org)
  • High temperature coating techniques are unfeasible for polymeric substrates, like PCU, because the high temperature may critically degrade the substrate. (omicsonline.org)
  • Specializes in the characterization, the custom-made development and the production of ceramic powders and nanostructured materials for industrial use. (nanowerk.com)
  • Matexcel offers a full range of materials covering polymers, metals, ceramics and natural materials, in addition to professional consultation service in manufacturing and characterization. (nanowerk.com)
  • McCrone Associates' team of scientists use state-of-the-art instrumentation and techniques to solve difficult and unique particle identification, materials characterization, and analysis problems. (nanowerk.com)
  • With advances in modern polymerization techniques and advanced characterization methods, access to a wide range of polymeric materials with unique properties for specific applications … This polymer may be more expensive than others however its resistance to chemicals results in a more durable and long-wearing product. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • In their engineering division they also do diamond turning, thick film ceramic patterning, conformal patterning/coatings, and large format roll to roll processing. (nanowerk.com)
  • As such, surface modification with ceramic coatings is required in order to achieve proper biomedical features and enhance their overall behavior in the human body. (infim.ro)
  • Among them, hydroxyapatite is most widely studied bioactive and biocompatible material. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hydroxyapatite (HA), Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (OH) 2 , was introduced since 1975 as filling material for intrabony defects [ 1 - 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • For this reason, in the recent five years hydroxyapatite particles and whiskers have been added as novel bioactive and biocompatible reinforcing filler in dental restorations. (hindawi.com)
  • In addition, hydroxyapatite whiskers (wHA) have been considered the best option as reinforcing filler in comparison with other whiskers based on carbon, ceramic, glass, metal, and polymer due to the absence of cytotoxicity effects [ 12 , 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • To overcome the present lack in the literature about hydroxyapatite based composite, we proposed a systematic analysis of the mechanical and biocompatibility performances of them in comparison with commercial dental composite. (hindawi.com)
  • Hydroxyapatite, a type of calcium phosphate that is similar to the mineral component of bone, is the most commercially popular calcium phosphate coating for biomedical implants [ 1 ]. (omicsonline.org)
  • Nano bioactive hydroxyapatite (Ca 10(PO 4) 6(OH) 2, HAp) ceramic powders have been synthesized by a microwave-assisted combustion method. (sharif.edu)
  • In this project, a ceramic biocompatible coating was applied on Titanium which is included Hydroxyapatite by AC Plasma Electrolyte Oxidation method. (sharif.edu)
  • In bioceramics, flaws influence the reliability and strength of the material during implantation and fabrication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Advancements in surface engineering and material fabrication techniques have enabled the creation and replication of naturally occurring surface topographies or the extrapolation of natural patterns to become achievable targets. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • Produces nanoparticles for applications in advanced materials and aerospace industries. (nanowerk.com)
  • A service provider in materials science, with years of commitment to supply polymers, nanoparticles and other materials for worldwide customers from both academia and industry. (nanowerk.com)
  • By the end of the course, the students will have gained knowledge in the following areas: What nanotechnology is, The size and shape dependent properties at the nanometer scale, Enhanced physical properties of nanomaterials, What nanoparticles are and how to synthesize them and Applications of nanotechnology in engineering, biomedical, energy, and environmental fields. (kfs.edu.eg)
  • In pursuit of a suitable scaffold material for cardiac valve tissue engineering applications, an acellular, electrospun, biodegradable polyester carbonate urethane urea (PECUU) scaffold was evaluated as a pulmonary valve leaflet replacement in vivo. (bvsalud.org)
  • All synthetic and natural materials to be used in biomedical applications that involve the contact with human body need to be investigated for their physical and chemical modification induced by the human physiological fluids contact and sorption. (articlesfactory.com)
  • All synthetic and natural hydrophilic materials used in biomedical application should be investigated and characterized for their interactions with aqueous environments. (articlesfactory.com)
  • These materials are typically made of synthetic organic polymers and can be engineered to possess specific optical properties, such as refractive index and dispersion. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Synthetic or natural materials, other than drugs, that are used to replace or repair any body tissue or bodily function. (genomicglossaries.com)
  • Synthetic polymeric matrices with artificial molecular recognition sites generated by MOLECULAR IMPRINTING TECHNIQUE. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pyrolysis has emerged as a highly promising approach for separating the fibers from the polymer matrix. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bio-functional and mechanical properties of the prosthetic materials can be then altered or, conversely, they can alter the physiological equilibrium altering the aqueous medium composition. (articlesfactory.com)
  • For any material to be classified for biomedical applications, three requirements must be met. (wikipedia.org)
  • The biomaterial term is used for materials that can be used in biomedical and clinical applications. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2. Engineering polymers are a group of plastic materials that have improved mechanical and thermal properties that make them ideal for all types of engineering applications, replacing traditional materials equal or greater in weight, hardness or other properties, while being much simpler to manufacture, especially with complex shapes. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • and the improvement and usage of these depends on polymer applications and data obtained through rigorous testing. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • Polymer Applications. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • These polymers possess high strength, resistance to chemical, thermal, abrasion similar to ceramics and metals for use in engineering applications. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • biological and mechanical properties for several biomedical applications (Montheard et al. (articlesfactory.com)
  • Interestingly, there are different types of optical materials, each designed to meet the needs of specific applications. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Plastic optical materials come with great properties or features that satisfy a wide range of applications. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Each material has unique characteristics that make it suitable for specific applications. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Organic polymers also have some unique properties that make them useful in many applications. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Polycrystalline ceramics are used in many applications that require high wear resistance, high-temperature performance, and excellent mechanical properties. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • To perform a systematic review (SR) of existing literature and a patent landscape report (PLR) regarding the potential applications of shape-memory polymers (SMPs) in dentistry. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Therefore, it is very important to carry out studies on the sterilization methods of the sample's material, since translational medicine is intended for in vivo applications. (bvsalud.org)
  • These materials find applications in various fields. (bvsalud.org)
  • Biocompatible materials usually used in dental and bone implants that enhance biologic fixation, thereby increasing the bond strength between the coated material and bone, and minimize possible biological effects that may result from the implant itself. (genomicglossaries.com)
  • The products are used in the biomedical (dental and orthopedic), catalysis, ceramics and 3D-printing sectors. (nanowerk.com)
  • Provides innovative solutions in materials science based on nanocrystalline metals and ceramics. (nanowerk.com)
  • MSCs played a crucial role in regenerative therapy and have been introduced as an interdisciplinary field between cell biology and material science. (techscience.com)
  • He completed his M.S. (Materials Science and Engineering) from University of Florida, USA, in 1991. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Dr. Liang-Yu Chen is an Associate Professor in the School of Material Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. (eurekaselect.com)
  • Currently is Researcher Professor and Head of the Nanostructured Hybrid, Biohybrid & Porous Materials Group at the Materials Science Institute of Madrid, belonging to the National Research Council of Spain (CSIC). (eurekaselect.com)
  • Doctorate International School in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Trento, since 2009/10. (unitn.it)
  • master students in Materials Engineering (University of Trento and Politecnico di Milano), Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies, bachelor student in Science and Biomolecular Technologies, master students, Industrial Engineering master students. (unitn.it)
  • Currently he is a Full Professor at UBI, Director of the Master Degree of Biomedical Sciences and an integrated researcher member of the CICS-UBI, Portugal. (cienciavitae.pt)
  • However, Ti-based materials suffer from limited biocompatibility and inertness when implanted for extended periods. (infim.ro)
  • These kind of materials often mimic the structure of the living materials involved in the process keeping the strengthening properties of the matrix that was used, but always providing biocompatibility. (genomicglossaries.com)
  • Biocompatibility and introduction to biology": Biomedical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, sede distaccata presso San Raffaele, Segrate Mi, Italy) from 1994-1997. (unitn.it)
  • Natural rubber is still the material of choice for products requiring strength, spring, ability to resist abrasion and durability. (sunnylandcanvas.com)
  • Manufacturers will usually employ techniques such as melting, casting, or drawing inorganic materials to produce complex shapes and structures. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • Materials to be developed span from ceramics and inorganic materials to soft matter, biopolymers and organic-inorganic hybrids. (ua.pt)
  • The loss from and water content modification in of the cells (cellular water loss) with age is a serious problem for several organs and it can alter the functional behavior of biomedical apparati. (articlesfactory.com)
  • These polymers, however, are bioinert, lack of reactive surface functional groups, and had poor wettability, affecting their ability to promote cellular functions and biointegration with the surrounding tissue. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • A central aspect is then the ability to optimize the functional properties with high spatial resolution, creating materials that are able to control the interaction with the biological surrounding at the nanoscale thus guiding the responses of biomolecules, cells and tissues. (european-mrs.com)
  • The properties of organic polymers can be modified by changing their molecular structure or adding other substances, such as fillers, plasticizers, or stabilizers. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • As the name implies, solid-sintered or polycrystalline ceramics consist of molecular particles called "grains," which are separated by grain boundaries. (shanghai-optics.com)
  • The molecules of interest can range from well-defined oligomers and dendrimers to higher molecular weight polymers. (powders.ca)
  • Property change: specific input, resulting from the change in the conditions of the environment surrounding the material, affects the material's molecular structure or microstructure causing a shift in one (or more) material's properties (chemical, mechanical, electrical, magnetic or thermal). (encyclopedia.pub)
  • It is clinically important because it indicates the selected biomaterial has similar deformable properties with the material it is going to replace. (wikipedia.org)
  • This includes dental replacements and bone joining or replacements for medical and clinical application. (wikipedia.org)
  • while the load is borne by bone only if it is less than bone material. (wikipedia.org)
  • Simpson RL, Wiria FE, Amis AA, Chua CK, Leong KF, Hansen UN, Chandrasekaran M, Lee MW (2008) Development of a 95/5 poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide)/hydroxylapatite & beta-tricalcium phosphate Scaffold as bone replacement material via selective laser sintering. (springer.com)
  • These disadvantages can result in complications and the development of a bone substitute materials offers a potential alternative to overcome these shortcomings. (frontiersin.org)
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells usually isolated from bone marrow, endometrium, adipose tissues, skin, and dental pulp. (techscience.com)
  • Dr. Laurencin's work has led to the development and advancement of biodegradable polymeric materials in bone repair and tissue regeneration. (odtmag.com)
  • There has been great interest in examining ways to create engineered materials for bone regeneration in a variety of different areas and for different uses. (odtmag.com)
  • Some of our work focused on the fact that we could create engineered materials that are actually inductive, that is, they can foster bone regeneration by themselves without the addition of morphogenetic factors. (odtmag.com)
  • Bioceramics have been extensively used to improve osteogenesis of polymers because of their excellent bone-forming capabilities. (bvsalud.org)
  • He was able to design and produce novel materials that provided alternatives to currently available materials and has continued to develop additional novel polymers, making innovative blends with other degradable polymers. (odtmag.com)
  • The combination of protein and polymers control the mineralization rate, mineral phase, and orientation of HAp crystals. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • In recent years, tissue engineering has evolved considerably, due to the problems in the biomedical area concerning tissue regeneration therapies. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conventional thermal spray and vapor phase coating, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved plasma spray technique, is not suitable for application on the low Tm polymers due to the high processing temperature, reaching more than 1000 degrees Celcius. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • It is obvious that the thermal spray and vapor deposition techniques do not apply to most polymers, let alone low T m polymers. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Dr. Laurencin set out to study the behavior of osteoblasts on new materials, starting with 2D matrices, which supported the attachment, growth and osteoblast traits by osteoblast-like cells. (odtmag.com)
  • He has worked 15 years for engineering and construction companies doing chemical plant design (chemicals, polymers, pharmaceutical and related fields). (expertengine.com)
  • Materials selection according to engineering requirements is key for designing a product. (expertengine.com)
  • Some examples of plastic optical materials include acrylic, polycarbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). (shanghai-optics.com)
  • The use of biologically inspired practices, principles, multifunctional materials, sensors, and signal processing to demonstrate energy efficient and autonomous locomotion and behavior in challenging unplanned environments (e.g., rubble of different sizes, flight in wind, turbulent water). (genomicglossaries.com)
  • Search Results for Materials -- Mechanical properties. (iyte.edu.tr)
  • However, the inadequate interfacial bonding between ceramics and polymers compromises their mechanical properties. (bvsalud.org)
  • PROCESS/STRUCTURE/PROPERTY RELATIONSHIPS Expert has extensive experience and recognized accomplishments in process/structure/property relationships in polymers, especially processes involving polymer orientation and crystallization. (expertengine.com)
  • Interdisciplinary research is currently focusing on materials able to undergo purposeful change playing an active part in the way the structure or device works. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Polymers are materials made of long, repeating chains of molecules and are often used in plastics. (odtmag.com)
  • for the replacement of load-bearing structures, the material should possess equivalent or greater mechanical stability to ensure high reliability of the graft. (wikipedia.org)
  • Her group conducts several transference and translational projects with pharma and biomedical device industry partners, and participates actively in European projects. (ibecbarcelona.eu)
  • Nevertheless, the qualitative analysis of selected papers and patents indicate that SMPs are promising materials in dentistry because of their programmable physical properties. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Tribological characteristics, the main issue for joint implant materials. (dokumen.pub)