The ExcellMater project for advancement of novel bioceramic and composite biomaterials for medical applications

Abstract

Biomaterials engineering is one of the strongest research areas at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy (FTM), University of Belgrade including development of novel biomaterials for orthopaedic and dental applications. Especially, synthesis and physico-chemical characterization methods are well established resulting in variety of novel inorganic, polymer and composite biomaterials produced in different forms with controlled compositions and structures. Still, expertise in further advancement of the research results towards utilization in medical devices is lacking. The ExcellMater Horizon 2020 project aims to further advance the scientific and technological capacity of the Faculty in this area by twinning the knowledge from the three European partners, internationally leading institutions, with recognized expertise in biological characterization methods, intellectual property protection and utilization, evaluation of health technologies and regulatory aspects of medical devices. The aim of the project is also to increase visibility of scientific research and enhance collaboration of engineers at FTM with life scientists, medical doctors and pharmacists as well as with industry. Here, we will present some of the novel bioceramic and composite biomaterials developed at FTM aimed for potential applications in orthopaedics, dentistry, bone tissue engineering, and cancer research.