Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	EP/D033837/1
Title:	Application to host a visiting researcher to collaborate on biocompatible adsorbents for blood purification
Principal Investigator:	Malik, Dr DJ
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Project Partners:	Leicester General Hospital
Department:	Chemical Engineering
Organisation:	Loughborough University
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 March 2006	Ends:	31 August 2006	Value (£):	17,212
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Biomaterials Separation Processes
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Healthcare
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Summary on Grant Application Form
The principal aim of the research proposal is to develop effective and biocompatible low cost adsorbents for blood purification. Insight into the relationship between the carbon microstructure on the removal of middle molecules (uraemic toxins) and the influence of the carbon's surface chemistry on the interaction of larger blood proteins (influencing the material's biocompatibility) will result in the development of effective and more economic adsorbents for blood purification. The research seeks to minimize any adverse inflammatory responses upon contact between the carbon adsorbent surface and blood. This will lead not only to new knowledge but also to new and better treatment therapies of direct benefit to patients suffering from renal and liver failure, sepsis and other clinical conditions.
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