Projects - Katedra Inżynierii Polimerów i Biomateriałów ZUT

New Biomaterials Based on Supramolecular and Thermoresponsive Polymer Networks

Project #2023/49/B/ST11/04005

 

The project aims to develop novel supramolecular and thermosensitive structured networks prepared in situ upon UV curing, which will further serve for preparation of injectable composites for bone fracture anastomosis. Project involves in vitro and in vivo experiments and is performed in consortium with Pomeranian Medical University (prof. Piotr Prowans).

 

Implementation period:  03.06.2024-02.06.2027; project manager – prof. dr hab. inż. Mirosława El Fray, post-doc: dr Archana S. Pillai

 

 

 

New Composite Biomaterials Prepared by Photocrosslinking

Project #2022/47/O/ST5/01653

 

The aim of the project is to synthesize and characterize new polymeric and composite networks based on furan/bifuran compounds and fatty acid derivatives suitable for injection and photocrosslinking.

 

Implementation period 01.03.2024-28.02.2028; project manager – prof. dr hab. inż. Mirosława El Fray, co-supervisor: dr inż. Agata Goszczyńska, PhD student: mgr Amna Sadiq

 

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Hybrid and elastomeric polymer networks: synthesis, structure and properties

Project #2019/33/B/ST5/01445

 

The aim of the project is to synthesize novel, not described in the literature, biomimetic and hybrid elastomeric networks obtained by UV-light-initiated photopolymerization.

Realization time 20.02.2020-19.05.2023; project leader – prof. Mirosława El Fray, PhD, DSc, Eng., post-doc: dr inż. Gokhan Demirci, PhD student: MSc Malwina Niedźwiedź

ADVANCED DATABASE FOR BIOMATERIALS WITH DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALISATION TOOLS EXTENDED BY A MARKETPLACE WITH DIGITAL ADVISOR

Project #101058779

 

BIOMATDB aims to create an advanced database for biomaterials providing detailed information on their properties.

 

Realization time 01.06.2022 - 30.11.2024; ZUT tasks leader - prof. dr hab inż. Mirosława El Fray; participants: dr inż. Agnieszka Piegat, dr inż. Piotr Sobolewski

More information about the project www.biomatdb.eu

NOVEL GREEN POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR MEDICAL PACKAGING AND DISPOSABLES TO IMPROVE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY

Project # 872152

The ultimate research goal of the GREEN-MAP project is to enable a circular economy within the disposable medical device industry.

Realization time: 01.01.2020 – 31.12.2024; project leader and coordinator – prof. Miroslawa El Fray, PhD, DSc, Eng.

To learn more visit greenmap.zut.edu.pl

 

13. “PP/PBT thermoplastic composites reinforced with basalt fibre”, research project financed from the National Science Centre, No. UMO-2019/32/T/ST5/00509, realization time:10.2019-09.2020 (project leader – W. Ignaczak)

12. "Synthesis and characterization of multifunctional polymeric controlled drug delivery systems" NanoEnCap (Lider VI), research project financed from the National Centre for research and Development, realization time: 01.2016 – 01.2019 (project leader - A. Piegat)

11. "Development of new biodegradable elastomeric templates for heart tissue engineering", research project from the National Science Centre, No. UMO-2014/14/M/ST8/00610 (Harmonia 6), realization time: 25.05.2015 – 24.11.2018 (project leader - M. El Fray)

10. "Development of innovative elastomeric polymer biomaterials for heart assist devices", research project financed from the National Centre for research and Development, PBS nr 177180, realization time: 1.11.2012-31.10.2015 (project leader - M. El Fray)

9. "Biodegradable amphiphilic copolymers containing inherently bioactive components for design of novel antimicrobial materials", research project from the National Science Centre 2011/03//B/ST8/06363, realization time 7.08.2012-6.08.2015 (project leader - M. El Fray)

8. „Antimicrobial coatings on thermoplastic elastomers”, research project from the National Science Centre, No. NN507 319 440, realization time: 2011-2014 (project leader - M. El Fray)

7. „Radiation modification of thermoplastic elastomers containing nanoparticles”, research project from the National Science Centre, No. N N507 47 1838, realization time 2010-2012 (project leader - M. El Fray)

6. „Novel injectable polymer biomaterials”, Ministry of Science and Higher Education grant No. 4347/B/T02/2008/34; realization time: 2008-2011) (project leader - M. El Fray)

5. „Elastomeric polymer biomaterials having enhanced fatigue resistance for heart prosthesis”, research project „Polish Artificial Heart”, No. 03/WK/P01/0001/SPB-PSS/2008, realization time: 2008-2010 (project leader - M. El Fray)

4. „Novel organic/inorganic hybrid polymers: synthesis and properties” (Ministry of Science and Higher Education grant, 3 T08E 036 28; realization time: 2005-2007) (project leader - M. El Fray)

3. „Investigation of novel nanostructured elastomeric biomaterials modified by radiation” (special research project from Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and National Science Foundation (NSF)(USA), DWM/41/POL/2005; realization time: 2005-2009) (project leader - M. El Fray)

2. „Low-temperature plasma-surface modification of polymeric materials and fibres”, Scientific and technological international cooperation joint project for the years 2007-2008, University Bayreuth and Poland (DAAD, MNiSW; realization time 2007-2008) (project manager - M. El Fray)

 

1. „An air purification from volatile organic compounds (VOC) by „acidic: biofiltration method with the use of microscopic fungus”, research project PZB-MEiN-5/2/2006, realization time 2007-2009 (project leader - K. Ulfig)

 

Participation in other projects

1. „In-vitro investigations on hydrogels - cartilage-like materials with porous metallic structures for shoulder endoprosthesis for better biofuncionality” (Warsaw University of Technology, realization time: 2004-2007) (partner - M. El Fray)
2. „Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Double-Functionalized Surface Modified Thermoplastic Elastomers for Biomedical application” (research project NSF, The University of Akron, USA, realization time: 2005-2007) (partner - M. El Fray)
3. „An engineered heart patch from embryonic stem cells” (research project BBSRC, Imperial College London, realization time: 2006-2009) (partner - M. El Fray)
4. „Elaboration and performance of implants prototypes from resorbable materials” (development project, coordinator: AGH-University of Sciences and Technology; realization time: 2006-2008) (partner - M. El Fray)