Miniature 8: How Will Laser Technologies Affect the Durability of Implants? | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology at the Gdańsk University of Technology

Dr Magdalena Jażdżewska aims to investigate how advanced laser technologies can enhance the durability and functional properties of coatings used on medical implants.

"The planned activity involves producing composite surface layers on titanium alloy substrates by depositing nanohydroxyapatite coatings, which will then be remelted using laser technology," explains Dr Magdalena Jażdżewska. Hydroxyapatite, a hard crystalline component of human bone, is widely used as a coating material to modify the surface of implants.

Applications in Dentistry and Orthopaedics

The preliminary research proposed in the grant application will assess the impact of laser treatment on enriching the titanium alloy surface layer with calcium and phosphorus.

As Dr Jażdżewska highlights, nanohydroxyapatite coatings are commonly used in dentistry and orthopaedics. "These coatings increase biocompatibility and accelerate osteointegration, facilitating tissue growth after implantation procedures," she adds.

Financial Support

The grant provides funding of 49,610 PLN.

The MINIATURA competition aims to support scientific activities that serve as a foundation for future research projects eligible for submission to the NCN (National Science Centre), as well as other national or international funding opportunities. The competition offers grants ranging from 5,000 PLN to 50,000 PLN for research projects lasting up to 12 months.

Additional MINIATURA 8 Grant

Another MINIATURA 8 grant was awarded to Dr Łukasz Pawłowski for his project titled "Evaluation of the Effect of Deep Eutectic Solvents on the Properties of Chitosan-Based Composite Coatings Deposited Electrophoretically on Titanium Alloy Surfaces for Bone Implant Applications."