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Experimental proof-of.concept of electromagnetic selfsensing scaffolds

F.J. Herraiz-Martínez J. Matanza Y. Ballesteros J.C. del Real-Romero R. Giannetti J.D. Muñoz Frías M. Monteagudo Honrubia

September 2021 - December 2023

Funding entity Universidad Pontificia Comillas


The main objective of the project is the development of a novel scaffolds technology. These scaffolds are resonant in the GHz band. Thus, they can be interrogated by an electromagnetic signal and used as sensors. Their response signal will be used to control the regeneration of the bone. Moreover, it could be useful for infections detectecion. In order to obtain such an ambitious goal, different novel technologies will be used. In partircular, additive manufacturing techniques and nanomaterials are proposed. Finally, a demonstrator of the whole system will be develop to evaluate the viability of the proposed technology.


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