Electrically conductive and piezoelectric materials for multifunctional implants for bone and cartilage regeneration (B01)

• Subject Area: Biomaterials
• Term: since 2017
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 299150580

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.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1270: ELectrically Active ImplaNts - ELAINE
• Applicant Institution: Universität Rostock
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Aldo Boccaccini; Professor Dr.-Ing. Hermann Seitz