Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces

The Centre for Bioengineering has a long and prestigious track-record in biomaterials research dating back to the hugely successful EPSRC funded Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials.

The Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces research theme within the Centre for Bioengineering covers a broad range of research activity. This includes both the development of novel biomaterials, and the use of engineering techniques to characterise natural biomaterials. Examples include: Design of bio-inks for use in 3D printing and organ-on-chip systems; Biosensor and smart-surface design; Implantable bone biomaterials, Dynamic self-assembled biomaterials for use in self-healing applications; Micro- and nano-fabrication technologies;  Drug and gene delivery biomaterials systems; Soft matter biomaterials design; and Synthetic biology for biomaterials design.

implanted biomaterial
Implantation of bone-graft substitute biomaterial
microscopy of biomaterials structure
Biomaterial structure