Electrical Discharge Machining for enhanced osseointegration and antibacterial capabilities of β-phase Titanium Implant

Project description

Bone implants with enhanced features

Orthopaedic implants are used to replace a missing bone or joint or to support damaged bone. Ideally, these implants must exhibit life-long performance, which translates to implants with functional osseointegration and antibacterial features. For this purpose, the EU-funded EDiMplant project proposes to develop a technique for the surface modification of orthopaedic implants. Researchers wish to fabricate layer surfaces that combine enhanced osteogenic and antibacterial characteristics. Project deliverables will help reduce the incidence of orthopaedic implant failures and improve the quality of life of inflicted individuals who are increasing in numbers due to the ageing population.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › transition metals
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › manufacturing engineering › subtractive manufacturing
• medical and health sciences › medical biotechnology › tissue engineering
• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › orthopaedics
• medical and health sciences › medical biotechnology › implants

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Net EU contribution

€ 224 933,76

Address

Firth Court Western Bank
S10 2TN Sheffield
United Kingdom

Region

Yorkshire and the Humber › South Yorkshire › Sheffield

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Other funding

€ 224 933,76