The photograph depicts biodegradable composite granules that release antibiotics into the body and promote bone growth. They are used in the treatment of infected bone tissue. The material gradually dissolves in the body and is replaced by new bone tissue.
The materials were developed in connection with Lecturer, MSc (Tech) Niina Ahola’s dissertation research project that will be completed in early 2013. Niina Ahola is currently a member of Professor Minna Kellomäki’s research group and also teaches biomaterials courses. The research group is part of BioMediTech, a joint institute between Tampere University of Technology and the University of Tampere that brings together multidisciplinary expertise in life sciences and medical technology.
The composite materials were developed in collaboration between the Department of Biomedical Engineering (from 2013 onwards the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering) and Bioretec Ltd.
