Research
Title : | Fabrication and characterization of the next generation material for articulating surface in total joint replacements using medical grade UHMWPE reinforced with nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and single walled carbon nanotubes |
Area of research : | Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Biomaterials |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. S. Kanagaraj, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, Assam |
Timeline Start Year : | 2015 |
Timeline End Year : | 2018 |
Contact info : | kanagaraj[at]iitg.ernet.in |
Details
Co-PI: | Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore , Dr. D. C. Sundaresh, M S Ramaiah Medical College & Hospitals, Bangalore |
Total Budget (INR): | 47,30,000 |