Synthetic Bone Graft for Biomedical Load- bearing Applications

This new material and its production technique represent a significant advance on the materials currently available for bone graft and spinal implant technology.

The new product, BioAlmog, is a high-strength bone-graft material derived from hydroxyapatite. It has innovative features that give it specific advantages in its mechanical properties, in comparison to other commercially available hydroxyapatite products.

These advantages are due to the conversion treatment, and the nano-coating with carbonate apatite, which uses a novel sol-gel technique. The new bone-graft technology will be of great social benefit, particularly for sufferers of arthritis and related disabling diseases.

Potential uses for the technology include bone-grafting under load-bearing conditions, such as long bones and the spine, and bioactive coatings for artificial joints, such as total hip replacements, knee and dental implants.

When you consider that an estimated 500 million people worldwide have various forms of arthritis, you can see the great potential of BioAlmog to help these people. We developed this technology at UTS, Sydney and are collaborating with UNSW and a university in the UK.

We are now looking to generate further interest, form alliances and gain cooperations from companies and institutions interested to assist bringing this invention onto the market. Contact us at b.ben-nissan@nanocoatings.com.au