SYMPOSIUM 5: Next Generation Bioceramics and Biocomposites
The last few decades have witnessed significant progress in the use of ceramics and composites for biomedical applications, with anticipated benefits in clinical diagnosis and treatment. In addition to conventional ceramic fabrication technologies, biomimetic processes are also being adopted to develop bio-inspired materials and inorganic-organic hybrids. The advent of nanotechnology and additive manufacturing has further expanded the spectrum of applications of bioceramics and biocomposites. This symposium will provide a platform to stimulate discussion among active researchers from academia/national labs, medical device manufacturers, entrepreneurs and clinicians, who are involved in the development and application of bioceramics.
Proposed Session Topics
- Bioactive, resorbable and porous bioceramics and composites (joint with Symposium 9)
- Bioceramics for implantable devices, biosensor and cosmetic application
- Surface modifications and coatings for implants and medical devices
- Nanostructured and self-assembled bioceramics (joint with Symposium 7)
- Ceramics and composites with antimicrobial, antiviral and drug delivery properties
- Additive manufacturing and hybrid bioceramic-polymer systems
- Smart, bio-responsive, bio-inspired and biomimetic ceramics
- In vitro and in vivo biocompatibility, biomineralization and tissue-material interactions
- Light-emitting, magnetic, conductive and sensing bioceramics
- Sustainable and eco-friendly bioceramics
Symposium Organizers
- Katalin Balazsi, Center for Energy Research, Hungary
- Hui-Suk Yun, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Republic of Korea
- Cristina Balagna, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
- Lee Sungho, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan
- Eva Hemmer, University of Ottawa, Canada
- Akiyoshi Osaka, Okayama University, Japan
- Antonia Ressler, Tampere University, Finland
- Ashutosh Kumar Dubey, Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, India
Points of Contact
- Katalin Balazsi: katalin@ek-cer.hu
- Hui-Suk Yun: yuni@kims.re.kr
- Cristina Balagna: balagna@polito.it