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Biodegradation & Adhesion Science (BIOAS)

Room JK 303

About:

Biodegradation & Adhesion Science is part of the Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, Faculty Materials Science and Engineering, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest

The laboratory was established in 2010, into the frame of the research project FP7-NMP-2007-LARGE-1, Proiect nr. 293104: Novel biofunctional polymer scaffolds and techniques for the regeneration and repair of degenerate intervertebral disc, Acronym - Disc Regeneration; NMP-2007-LARGE-1, funded by EU, but some new equipment was added later from other research projects.

The research activities performed into the laboratory are integrated into Biomaterials Research Center –BIOMAT (national projects) and Research Department of University Politehnica of Bucharest (international projects).

Collaborations

National

Technical University “Gh. Asachi” of Iassy
Babes-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca
University Politehnica of Timisoara
University Transilvania Brasov
Medicine and Pharmacy University “Carol Davila” Bucharest
Medicine and Pharmacy University “Gr. T. Popa” Iasi
Medicine and Pharmacy University “V.Babes” Timisoara
Medicine and Pharmacy University “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca
University “Titu Maiorescu” Bucharest
University of Oradea
University Ovidius Constanta
Emergency University Clinical Hospital SUUB Bucharest
Emergency Clinical Hospital Colentina Bucharest
Emergency Clinical Hospital Floreasca Bucharest
Emergency Clinical Hospital Elias Bucharest
Central Universitary Emergency Military Hospital “Dr.Carol Davila” Bucharest
Sanador Hospital Bucharest
Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology „Nicolae Simionescu” Bucharest
Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry. "Petru Poni" Iasi.
The National Institute for Laser, Plasma & Radiation Physics (INFLPR)
INCDTP - Leather and Footwear Research Institute, Collagen Department
Institute for Research in Chemistry “Raluca Ripan” Cluj-Napoca
Medical Ortovit SRL Bucharest
Vodimedicor SRL Bucharest
Rodax Impex SRL Bucharest
Ortopedica Bucharest

International

ERASMUS Agreements

Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (Professor Gultekin Goller)
University of Alicante, Spain (Professor Jose Miguel Martin Martinez)
Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano -Telematica Roma, Italy (Professor Ilaria Cacciotti)
Polytechnical University of Marches, Ancona, Italy (Professor Franco Rustichelli)
Riga Technical University (Professor Yuri Dekhtyar)

Research collaborations

Mainz University, Germany (Professor James Kirkpatrick)
University of Naples "Federico II', Italy (Professor Luigi Ambrosio)
University of Minho, Portugal (Professor Rui Reis)
Technion University, Haifa, Israel (Professor Elazar Gutmanas)
University of Brighton, UK (Professor Matteo Santin)
University of Nantes (Professor Guy Daculsi)
University of Manchester (Professor Paulo Bartolo)
IFW Dresden (Associate Professor Mariana Calin)
EPF Lausanne (Professor Jacques Lemaitre)
AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland (Dr. Geoff Richards; Dr. Mauro Alini)
Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of SB RAS, Tomsk, Russia (Dr. Yurii Sharkeev)
Institute of the Structure of Matter of the Italian National Research Council Rome, Italy (Dr.Julietta Rau)

PX TECH Chaux-du-Fond (Dr. Reclaru Lucien).

Polyken™ Probe Tack from ChemInstruments

The Polyken™ Probe Tack from ChemInstruments makes it easy to measure the tack of pressure sensitive adhesives. A precision ground 5.0 mm diameter flat probe contacts the adhesive, reverses direction and pulls away from the adhesive. The maximum force required to break the adhesive bond is recorded and displayed.

The Polyken™ Probe Tack adhesive testing machine meets the standards set forth in ASTM D2979. Machine speed is 24 ipm (61 cpm), probe diameter of 5 mm and an annular ring weight that applies 9.79 +/-0.10 kPa of force. An automatic test cycle produces a 1 second dwell time from the beginning of contact to the end of contact.

Rugged construction, capable of withstanding the abuse of the production environment
Single speed motion utilizes a cam design for consistent and repeatable testing
Easy sample setup makes testing quick and consistent
5 pound load cell is included with the machine
Simple one-touch operation delivers information quickly and easily
Operating temperature range 32° - 150° F (0° - 70° C)
Capable of stand-alone operation with integrated digital display
Data can be downloaded to EZ-Lab software for complete data management
Accurate to ± 0.1% of load cell range
Capable of pulling up to 5 pounds (2.5 Kg)
Standard input voltage - 120 VAC (50/60hz)

Teaching Activities

Introduction in Biomaterials (1^st year, graduate, Medical Engineering specialization)
Biocompatibility (1^st year, graduate, Medical Engineering specialization)
Interaction biomaterials-tissue (2^st year, master, Metallic Biomaterials program)
Prosthetic explant analysis (2^st year, master, Metallic Biomaterials program)
Clinical Engineering (1^st year, graduate, Medical Engineering specialization)
Surgical Instruments and Medical Devices (4^st year, graduate, Medical Engineering specialization)
Other: investigations for graduation and PhD thesis; Erasmus students from other countries.

Research Activities

Test equipment available for use by all members of the group / department. This equipment is also available for use by other members of the University and outside organizations.

Persons who intend to enquire about using this equipment must contact the head of laboratory (Professor Habil Antoniac Iulian) to discuss the requirements and other details.

Research Topics

Biodegradable Metallic Biomaterials
Biodegradation in Simulated Medium
Interface Phenomena Implant-Tissue
Explant & Tissue Analysis
Bioceramics & Biocomposites
Adhesion Phenomena
Tissue Engineering

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