Materials Research

There are numerous research projects focusing on novel biomaterials for use in matrix manufacturing. These projects include synthetic polymers, ceramics, natural polymers, and their composites. A bone tissue-engineered scaffold is typically biodegradable and osteoconductive. The desired mechanical properties vary according to wound site. Delivery of growth factors from these biomaterials is also being examined. The challenge is to create a biocompatible material that will degrade at a complementary rate to bone formation, with minimal foreign body response. Some projects are relatively new, so they are not linked to a separate project page as yet.