Development of Tissue-repairing Materials

We develop novel biomaterials for repairing damaged bone, teeth and cartilage by chemical surface modification. For instance, we prepare bioactive materials with ability to spontaneously bond to bone through formation of apatite layer, which is a major inorganic component of natural bone. We design such functional materials from ceramics, metals, organic polymers and organic-inorganic hybrids. This kind of material design is expected to be applicable to the field of tissue engineering. We aim at collaboration with clinicians in the field of orthopedic surgery and dentistry for assessment of biological compatibility of the obtained materials. Recently our attention also goes to development of novel ceramics for local treatment of deep-seated cancer.

Main Reaearch Topics

Bone-bonding Organic-inorganic Nanohybrids

Collaborator

· Nagoya University
· Tohoku University
· Kyushu Dental College