Cutting-Edge Research: Prof. Natalia Wójcik Awarded NCBR MINIATURA 7 Grant for Advanced 3D Printed Glass and Glass Composite Bioactivity Design

Prof. Natalia Wójcik has been awarded a research grant under the NCBR MINIATURA 7 competition. Her project, titled "Designing the Bioactivity of a New Generation of 3D Printed Glasses and Glass Composites," aims to revolutionize the field.

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Natalia Wójcik has been awarded a research grant under the NCBR MINIATURA 7 competition. Her project, titled "Designing the Bioactivity of a New Generation of 3D Printed Glasses and Glass Composites," aims to revolutionize the field. Prof. Wójcik's scientific endeavor involves crafting innovative bioactive glass compositions and glass-ceramic composites using 3D printing technology. These boron- and phosphate-based glass materials hold tremendous potential to rival commonly used silicon-based biomaterials. By introducing potassium, magnesium, zirconium, zinc, silver, and niobium to materials rich in calcium and sodium, the goal is to adjust in vitro solubility, enhance thermal stability, and improve mechanical properties. The project also includes a controlled nano- and micro-crystallization process to significantly impact dissolution rates. The ultimate outcome will be the selection of the most promising compositions, utilizing 3D printing technology to prepare scaffolds ready for further biological testing. We're proud to share that the National Science Centre has granted a funding amount of PLN 49,280 for this groundbreaking research. Stay tuned for updates on this cutting-edge exploration into the future of 3D printed bioactive materials! 🔬✨