Research

Engineering Sciences

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 :

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

Organizations involved