EPSRC Reference: |
EP/J017272/1 |
Title: |
Integrated Molecular Design of Melt-processable Bioresorbable Engineering Nanocomposites for Healthcare (BENcH) |
Principal Investigator: |
Irvine, Professor DJ |
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Department: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
Scheme: |
Standard Research |
Starts: |
01 January 2013 |
Ends: |
31 March 2017 |
Value (£): |
1,201,253
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Materials Characterisation |
Materials Processing |
Particle Technology |
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Panel History: |
Panel Date | Panel Name | Outcome |
15 Jun 2012
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Engineering Prioritisation Meeting - 15 June 2012
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Announced
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
This proposal will deliver novel, integrated methodologies for the design and scalable manufacture of next generation resorbable polymer nanocomposites, linking the science and engineering principles which underpin successful processing of such materials. This will enable new smart health-care materials in applications from bone fracture fixation to drug delivery. The methodologies will be optimised on a system comprising novel nanoparticles, selected blends of medical-grade degradable polymer and specifically designed molecular dispersants. Optimised methodologies will be applied at scale on industrial equipment to produce demonstrator resorbable implants with specific structural attributes and degradation timescales. Wider applications include degradable food packaging and products requiring end-of-life disposal.
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Organisation Website: |
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |