Ștefan VOICU
Stefan Ioan Voicu is Professor at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies starting his career in 2009, with a Bachelor in Organic Chemistry (from 2005), Ph.D. in Polymeric Membranes (from 2008), and Habilitation in Chemical Engineering (from 2016). He published 15 books and book chapters (Wiley, Springer Nature, Elsevier), >80 peer reviewed scientific papers with Hirsch index 38, total number of citations 4700+. The main research interests are related to polymeric membranes for biomedical applications with outstanding contributions in the field of surface functionalization methods for hemodialysis and osseointegration and polymeric membranes for water purification (first report in literature for membranes with self-indicating properties, that change the color surface during filtration process). Except academic activity, Prof. Voicu has also experience in the field of industrial research, being for two years Research Scientist at Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, Sensors Laboratory with 3 granted US Patents (US 7,695,993 B2, US 7,867,552 B2, US 7,913,541 B2) developed in the field of metallic surface functionalization for SAW chemical sensors. He served as editor at different prestigious publishing houses, like Elsevier or Springer Nature.
Abstract
Biocompatible and bioresorbable green polymers-based membranes for improved osseointegration
Stefan Ioan VOICU1, 2
1Advanced Polymer Materials Group, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Gheorghe Polizu 1-7, 011061 Bucharest, ROMANIA
Corresponding author: stefan.voicu@upb.ro
The field of membrane materials is one of the most dynamic due to the continuous requirements regarding the selectivity and upgrade of the materials developed with the constantly changing needs. Two membrane processes are essential at present, not for development, but for everyday life – desalination and hemodialysis. Another growing biomedical field for polymeric membranes is related to osseointegration – membranes that are usually used at the interface between bone and implant with primary role to facilitate the integration of implant into the bone. This presentation is focused on the latest developments in the field of membrane materials for improved osseointegration. A short introduction to the field of membrane materials will open this fascinating journey, the main subject being the applications of these materials in osseointegration, as well as osseointegration combined with controlled drug delivery. Surface treatment or preparation of composite polymeric membranes, in vitro and in vivo tests, controlled release of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs at the implantation site will be presented and discussed. Some future trends and actual scientific projects will end this presentation.
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