Ceramics and Composites destined for the biomedical sector

Aims

Producing and characterising new, tougher, more resistant and durable bioceramics. Studying the effect of the microstructure, composition and/or coupling with solicitations on the mechanical properties and material durability and/or degradation.

Activities

Zirconium dioxide and zirconia aluminia for orthopedic and dental applications

Zirconium dioxide-based micro and micro-nanocomposites

• Nanopowder engineering, dispersion, production and sintering
• Ageing of zirconium dioxide multiphysical coupling

Osteoconductive ceramics and bioglass

Bioglass bone substitute

• Degradation mechanisms
• Biocompatibility

Porous ceramics (plâtre, CaP…)

• Mechanical properties vs. degradation

Organic-inorganic composites (mechanical properties)