Synthetic dental composite materials inspired by the hierarchical organization of shark tooth enameloid

• Applicants: Professor Dr. Matthias Epple; Professor Dr.-Ing. Dierk Raabe
• Subject Area: Biomaterials
• Term: from 2013 to 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 243494515

Inspired by the hierarchical structure of shark teeth, we will prepare composite materials consisting of fluoroapatite and polymers for biomimetic dental restoration. The materials will be thoroughly characterized in order to elucidate the interplay between the geometrical arrangement of the structural units and the resulting chemical and mechanical properties. The experimental results will be supplemented by in-depth modelling studies to understand the mechanical behavior on a fundamental level.

• DFG Programme: Priority Programmes
• Subproject of: SPP 1420: Biomimetic Materials Research: Functionality by Hierarchical Structuring of Materials
• Participating Persons: Professor Dr. Helge-Otto Fabritius; Professor Dr. Franz Roters