Symposium Chairs

Roland Hauert, EMPA, Switzerland, roland.hauert@empa.ch
Jeffrey Piascik, RTI International, RTP, NC, USA, jpiascik@rti.org 

This new symposium has evolved from the highly successful TS3 Symposium “Bioactive Coatings and Surface Biofunctionalization” of the past few years at ICMCTF. The new Symposium D focuses on the synthesis, characterization and performance (both in vitro and in vivo) of coatings and modified surfaces designed for biomedical applications (biomaterials, bioimplants, biosensors, general health care, etc.). Papers are solicited in areas related to: bioactive and biocompatible coatings for orthopedic and dental implants, cardio-vascular stents, drug delivery and biosensing; hydroxyapatite coatings; biomimetic and bio-inspired coatings; anti-bacterial, anti-biofouling and eluting coatings; blood-compatible coatings; electrospun coatings; biofunctionalization of materials surfaces such as tissue engineering scaffolds by wet chemical and plasma methods; cell-surface interactions; bio-lubrication and bio-tribology; and processing and characterization of biomaterial surfaces. A round-table discussion is also envisaged involving all those interested in discussing topics of special interest for possible inclusion in the ICMCTF 2013 program.

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D1. Bioactive and Biocompatible Coatings and Surface Functionalization of Biomaterials

Session Chairs

Dmitry V Shtansky, Nat. University of Science and Technology, Moscow, Russia, shtansky@shs.misis.ru
Sandra E Rodil Posada, Institute de Investigaciones en Materials, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, ser42@iim.unam.mx 

Bioactive and biocompatible coatings and biofunctionalization of surfaces for biomaterials and biomedical applications form the key focus of this session. The main function of such coatings and surfaces is to elicit and regulate specific functions in biological systems, including the regulation of cell-surface interactions through control of surface chemistry and surface topography. Biofunctionalization of bioceramics in their bulk, coating and tissue engineering scaffold forms by dry (such as plasma processing) and wet methods is a topical research area where thin-film coating technology can contribute significantly. Papers directly and indirectly related to these research areas are solicited for this session.

Invited Speaker

Paul K Chu, City University of Hong Kong, HK, “Surface Engineering and Modification of Biomaterials”

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D2. Coatings for Biomedical Implants 

Session Chairs

Roland Hauert, EMPA, Switzerland, roland.hauert@empa.ch
Jeffrey Piascik, RTI International, RTP, NC, USA, jpiascik@rti.org 

This session solicits papers on coatings designed for: reducing wear in load-bearing artificial joints: improving the fixation of bioimplants such as orthopedic and dental implants; and suppressing restenosis, thrombus formation and metallic ion release in cardiovascular (stents and valves) and load-bearing prostheses. These coatings include TiN, TiNbN, TiC, SiC, nanocrystalline diamond, diamond-like carbon (DLC), DLC-based blood-compatible coatings; parylene coatings, bioglass-based coatings, hydroxyapatite and CaP-based thin films. Papers on the in vitro and in vivo performance as well as simulated testing of such coatings are highly encouraged for this session.

Invited Speakers

Krasimir Vasilev, University of South Australia, AU, “Functional Plasma Polymer Films Engineered at the Nanoscale for Biomaterial Applications”

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D3. Coatings for Mitigating Bio-Corrosion, Tribo-Corrosion and Bio-Fouling  

Session Chairs

Margaret Stack, University of Strathclyde, UK, margaret.stack@strath.ac.uk
Mathew Mathew, Rush University, USA, mathew_t_mathew@rush.edu 

This session seeks papers on coatings designed for mitigating: bio- and tribo-corrosion at nano-, micro- and macro-scales; and bio-fouling of bioimplant and other relevant surfaces, both in vitro and in vivo, applicable to a range of environments including replacement joints and dental materials. Papers on mechanistic descriptions, life cycle modelling and mapping of the performance of thin films in tribo-corrosion environments are also welcome. The session will provide a forum to discuss the state-of-the art; understanding of the degradation of thin films in a multidisciplinary format to include the action of corrosion, tribocorrosion and biotribocorrosion environments on degradation mechanisms.

Invited Speakers

Luis Augusto Rocha, Universidade do Minho, PT, “Significance of Tribocorrosion and Bio-Tribocorrosion in the Oral Environment: The Case of Dental Implants”

Jean Geringer, Ecole Nationale Superiure des Mines, FR, “Fretting-Corrosion with Proteins: The Role of the Organic Coating on the Synergistic Mechanisms”

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Technical Symposia:

A. Coatings for Use at High Temperature

B. Hard Coatings and Vapor Deposition Technology

C.Fundamentals and Technology of Multifunctional Thin Films

D. Coatings for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications

E. Tribology & Mechanical Behavior of Coatings and Engineered Surfaces

F. New Horizons in Coatings and Thin Films

G. Applications, Manufacturing, and Equipment

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Tutorial Sessions:

TS1. Surface Engineering for Thermal Transport, Storage and Harvesting

TS2. Advanced Characterization of Coatings and Thin Films

TS3. Energetic Materials and Micro-Structures for Nanomanufacturing

TS4. Graphene and 2D Nanostructres