WP number: 1

WP title: International trends regarding the most recent advanced titanium bioalloys; worldwide problematic concerning the controlled processing of the titanium alloys surface for functionalisation. Elaboration of methods for bioalloy synthesis, thermo mechanical treatment, surface functionalisation, implant execution. Characterisation methods. Preliminary experiments

Leader: ICF

Partners involved: ICF, R&D, TMI, JSI, UP

Objectives:      Research of problematic in domain

(Milestones)    Elaboration of methods for: bioalloy synthesis and thermo mechanical processing, surface functionalisation; implant execution

  Selection of characterisation methods

Expected results: Data base on composition of new bioalloy and on surface functionalisation

           Implant geometry and execution methods

          Non-polluting methods for obtaining the bioalloy and thermo-mechanical processing

          Characterisation methods (chemical, structural, mechanical, biocompatibility)

Deliverables: Research report

 

WP number: 2

WP title: Elaboration of the vacuum technology for obtaining of the new, non-toxic, innovative bioalloy. Application of the special thermo-mechanical treatments. Samples for the experiments of the new methodologies for controlled surface structuring. Chemical, structural and mechanical characterisation of the new bioalloy; electrochemical behaviour of the bioalloy / SBF interface; in vitro determination of the biocompatibility (innovative researches)

Leader: R&D

Partners involved: ICF, R&D, JSI, UP

Objectives:      Formulation of bioalloy composition

(Milestones)    Design of synthesis and thermo-mechanical processing technologies

    Electrochemical behaviour of new bioalloy

   In vitro biocompatibility

Expected results: Bioalloy composition

          Process parameters for: bioalloy synthesis and thermo-mechanical  processing

         Biochemical and biomechanical compatibility of the new bioalloy

        Proof the lack of allergic and toxic reactions

Deliverables: Research report. Analysis report

 

WP number: 3

WP title: Controlled surface functionalisation of the alloy by electrochemical methods; characterisation of the processed surface; modelling of the bioalloy with modified surface/SBF interface and analysis of the cell adhesion and proliferation (scientific novelties)

Leader: ICF

Partners involved: ICF, JSI, UP

Objectives:      Design of controlled surface structuring by electrochemical method

(Milestones)    Structural and electrochemical characterisation of processed surface

                        Analysis of cell culture

Expected results: Laboratory flux for controlled surface structuring by electrochemical method

          Processing parameters for surface electrochemical functionalisation

          Complex and complete characterisation of structured surface

Deliverables: Research report. Analysis report

 

WP number: 4

WP title: Surface functionalisation by green chemical methods; evaluation of the new surface structure and properties; establishment of the processes at the interface, of the protective capacity and of the biocompatibility of the new chemical coating (original contributions

Leader: ICF

Partners involved: ICF, JSI, UP

Objectives:      Design of surface functionalisation by green chemical methods

(Milestones)    Evaluation of main characteristics of new chemical coating

                        Evaluation of coating protective capacity and its biocompatibility

Expected results: Laboratory flux for chemical surface functionalisation

           Increase of the alloy biocompatibility and bioactivity.

          Establishment of the original physical models

         Rapid methods for the predictable information about the behaviour of new covered alloy

Deliverables: Research report. Analysis report

 

WP number: 5

WP title: Selection of the optimum surface functionalisation method for the implant specific destination; modelling, design and experiments for implant manufacture using new advanced bioalloy with modified bioactive surfaces

Leader: ICF

Partners involved: ICF, R&D, TMI, JSI, UP

Objectives:     Critical evaluation of the alloy with bioactive surface properties

(Milestones)    Analysis of surface functionalisation methods and selection of the optimum implants

                        Design, modelling and experiments for implant manufacture

Expected results: Comparative analysis

          Establishment of optimum surface functionalisation method

         Implant execution technology design

Deliverables: Research report

 

WP number: 6

WP title: Demonstration of technologies for bioalloy synthesis and thermo mechanical processing. Demonstration of technologies for obtaining of orthopaedic implant with functionalised surface and high biocompatibility. Test lot. Elaboration of the documentation for technology transfer and industrial application

Leader: ICF

Partners involved: ICF, R&D, TMI, JSI, UP

Objectives:   Reproducibility of  technologies parameters for: bioalloy synthesis and thermo mechanical processing, implant execution and

                      surface functionalisation

(Milestones) Realisation of test lot (bioalloy and orthopaedic implants with functionalised surface)

     Demonstration of the un- and covered bioalloy stability, functionality and biocompatibility

      Evaluation of technical - economic impact

    Realization of technical specifications and technology transfer

   Program for industrial implementation

                    Patents elaboration

Expected results: Demonstrated technologies for: bioalloy synthesis and thermo mechanical processing, implant execution and surface

                              functionalisation

              Test lot characterised

              Original data bank for the users of the alloys with active surfaces

              Technical economic analysis report

              Technical specifications for industrial application

              Implementation program for implant certification, production and commercialisation

             Technology transfer documents

             2 patents

Deliverables: Research report. Analysis report. Detailed program for certification, production and

                      commercialisation. 2 patents registration document. Project final report