Low-temperature 3D Printing of Bio-Functionalized Ceramic Bone Implants with Adjustable Mechanical Properties
Brno University of Technology ·Czechia
About this project
<p>The aim is to establish close interdisciplinary cooperation between Czech and Icelandic partners for the development of biofunctional polymer-ceramic ink for low-temperature 3D printing of patient-specific bone implants. Our goal is to improve the mechanical, degradable, healing and antibacterial properties of printed implants by modifying ceramic cement with binders based on biodegradable synthetic polymers and bioactive polysaccharides and proteins. The effiency will be verified by implantation of 3D printed parietal bone into rat skull defect. Results: 2 utility models of cement suitable for 3D printing of implants with adjustable mechanical properties (D1) and increased biological activity (D2) and 1 functional sample of the 3D printed parietal bone with increased bioactivity (D3).</p>
Bilateral cooperation results
The bilateral collaboration has been marked by strong complementarity, with successful initiatives such as the CoolLab, a European patent, and a Horizon application, alongside extensive communication, dissemination activities, and student exchanges despite the challenges of COVID-19. Future cooperation includes potential larger EU projects, funding for clinical trials, and continued joint efforts in conferences, workshops, and contractual research, with Czech partners further supporting Genis through additional characterizations.
Project partners
- Tæknisetur ehf. Donor project partner· Iceland
- Genis hf. Donor project partner· Iceland
- Charles University Project partner· Czechia