Design Principles for Multifunctional, Polymer-based Biomaterials

Datum

19.01.2012

Zeit

14:00 - 15:00

Sprecher

Prof. Dr. Andreas LendleinCenter for Biomaterial Development and Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht

Sprache

en

Hauptthema

Physik

Andere Themen

Physik

Host

M. Kersten, FWP

Beschreibung

The assumption that applying new polymer-based materials is associated with longer developments and higher costs and risks has previously resulted in self-imposed limitations to develop new applications only based on materials, which were already established in clinical applications. Such self-restrictions may not be constructive in many cases, because the existing materials may not enable the required combinations of properties and functions. Therefore, it is an important goal of biomaterial science to specifically design and establish new polymer-based biomaterials that meet the clinically demanded properties and functions. Biomaterial science is a strongly interdisciplinary research field on different levels. Specific scientific questions such as the interaction of materials with biological systems will require close cooperation of the involved disciplines. In addition, when considering the various steps in the development chain, a strong interaction of scientists with different backgrounds going beyond the issues of a single task is necessary from the beginning in order to address requirements and potential challenges of the subsequent steps. Substantial efforts in basic research are required to enable shorter development times and the adoption of new polymers in medicine. Important topics of basic research include sterilization methods being compatible with polymers, multifunctional materials and methods to reliably predict the performance of polymer-based biomaterials under specific conditions such as during degradation. Multifunctional polymers, tailor-made for specific clinical applications, are of high relevance for modern therapies including Regenerative Medicine. Consequently, following these concepts will enable and/or support innovations in the field of implantable systems.

Letztmalig verändert: 19.01.2012, 08:35:04