Bioceramic/Piezoelectric Polymers Nanocomposite for Next-Generation Biomedical Coatings

Project description

1. To synthesize bioceramic nanocomposites with enhanced properties and investigate their effects on the electrical, mechanical, and biocompatibility properties of piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings.
2. To optimize the composition and structure of bioceramic nanocomposite piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings for improved performance.
3. To evaluate the biocompatibility and performance of these coatings through in vitro and in vivo testing.

1. Synthesis of bioceramic nanocomposites using a sol-gel method and subsequent deposition onto piezoelectric polymer-based coatings.
2. Characterization of the bioceramic nanocomposite piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings using advanced analytical tools, such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.
3. Evaluation of the electrical, mechanical, and biocompatibility properties of the bioceramic nanocomposite piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings through impedance spectroscopy, tensile testing, and cytotoxicity assays.
4. Optimization of the composition and structure of the bioceramic nanocomposite piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings through systematic variation of the bioceramic composition and structure.
5. In vitro and in vivo testing of the bioceramic nanocomposite piezoelectric polymer-based biomedical coatings to assess their performance and biocompatibility.

Outcomes

experience in polymer and composite synthesis

Essential capabilities

experience in polymer and composite synthesis

Desireable capabilities

material characterisation techniques

Expected qualifications (Course/Degrees etc.)

Bachelor or Masters degree in Materials engineering, chemical engineering or biomedical engineering