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From Bioinicia Fluidnatek, we would like to invite you to our highly informative Webinar in collaboration with the University of Ulm.

Date: April 17th, 2024.
Time: 5 p.m. CET / 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT.

Abstract

Energy conversion and storage is a global challenge due to ever increasing energy consumption. In energy storage, lithium-ion battery is the current dominant technology, but it presents several technical limitations, as well as a dependence on a few Lithium producer countries. Nanofibers produced by electrospinning are highly promising when it comes to research the feasibility of heterogeneous systems for energy conversion and storage. Electro-catalysis, and post lithium batteries –mainly sodium ion batteries and potassium ion batteries–, are some of the exciting alternatives that electrospinning may contribute to develop and scale up.

About the speaker

Dr. Sana Ullah, research fellow at Institute of Inorganic Chemistry I, and Post Lithium Storage Cluster of Excellence (POLiS), Ulm University, Germany.  He is working in the research group of Dr. Montaha Anjass.

Before joining Ulm University, he completed his doctoral degree (Doctor of Engineering) from Institute of Fiber Engineering (IFES), Division of Smart Materials, Shinshu University, Japan. He studied materials engineering during his undergrad, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

His area of research is “electrospun functional polymeric nanofibers for energy conversion & storage”. He has published 45+ research articles in well reputed & peer-reviewed international journals covering research area of electrospun nanofibers for functional applications. He earned “Best Academic Achievement Award” from Shinshu University for the period of 2018-2023.

About University of Ulm

Ulm University (German: Universität Ulm) is a public university in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The University was founded in 1967 and focuses on natural sciences, medicine, engineering sciences, mathematics, economics, and computer science. It is one of the youngest public universities in Germany. The campus of the university is located north of the city on a hill called Oberer Eselsberg, while the university hospital has additional sites across the city.

More information

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry I, Ulm University, Germany. Click here for more information.

Post Lithium Storage Cluster of Excellence (POLiS). Click here for more information.

Research Group Leader: Dr. Montaha Anjass. Click here for more information.

From Bioinicia Fluidnatek, we would like to invite you to our highly informative Webinar in collaboration with the German biomedical company, matrihealth.

Date: November 22nd, 2023.
Time: 5 p.m. CET / 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT.

Abstract

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is composed of a fibrous network of structural proteins that enhance tissue mechanical properties and offer cellular support. Elastin, a pivotal structural protein within the ECM, is the main component of elastic fibers, and responsible for the elasticity and resilience of tissues and organs. However, elastin is not replenished throughout life, leading to tissue degeneration and loss of function. In response to this challenge, we have devised biomaterials with customizable mechanical properties as a promising solution to counteract the age- and injury-related decline in skin function. We isolated and processed elastin through a proprietary and industrially scalable process to develop composite elastin/collagen nonwoven materials using electrospinning and chemical crosslinking. Processed elastin was successfully integrated into electrospun nonwovens in high amounts up to 90%. Elastin significantly reduces the elastic modulus of the nanofibers while increasing the fleece porosity. These fully absorbable materials exhibited non-cytotoxicity, low irritative potential, and proved to be excellent scaffolds for cell culturing. Furthermore, endotoxin levels for processed elastin and cross-linked nonwovens were both found to be below 10 EU/g and 5 EU/g, respectively, and the material does not cause averse tissue reactions after implantation. Our work has yielded a versatile platform for the industrial-scale, cost-effective production of elastin and tunable nonwoven materials produced by electrospinning for a wide range of biomedical applications.

About the expert

Tobias Hedtke is the CTO and co-founder of matrihealth. He studied biochemistry at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and received his Master’s degree in 2016. Since 2017, he has been a research associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale), Germany specializing in the development and characterization of protein-based biomaterials. He is pursuing his PhD in elucidating the molecular structure of elastin and is using these new insights to develop novel elastin-based biomaterials. Since October 2022, he has been responsible for technology, production, and product development at matrihealth GmbH.

About matrihealth

matrihealth GmbH is a life science start-up founded in October 2022 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS in Halle (Saale), Germany. matrihealth specializes in the isolation and processing of elastin, which will be sold as a raw material in the R&D, cosmetics, nutrition, and medical market sectors. For this purpose, the matrihealth team has developed a proprietary and industrially scalable process that enables the cost-effective production of this high-quality raw material. Another focus of matrihealth is the development of biomaterials for the treatment of complex and chronic wounds, which will be further developed into wound treatment products in the future.

www.matrihealth.com

We look forward to welcoming you.

We are excited to announce that Bioinicia Fluidnatek will be present at the BSRT – Tissue Regeneration Symposium 2023 in Berlin, Germany, as a sponsor of the event from 6th to 8th December, 2023. We will be happy to attend anyone interested in electrospinning for biomedical applications.

This event is a unique opportunity to acquire new knowledge in various disciplines related to tissue regeneration from expert speakers who will discuss the challenges facing regenerative medicine with a focus on enhancing tissue regeneration.

We are excited to share ideas, learn from other experts and discuss what we have learned, network with leaders and innovators and share the latest developments of our premium equipments in electrospinning and electrospraying techniques, which produce electrospun materials, for biomedical research.

We look forward to seeing you there, on the Hallway!

Bioinicia Fluidnatek and The Electrospinning Company Ltd. collaborate to provide the medical device industry with unmatched levels of process development and manufacturing capability for electrospun materials and implantable devices. ELECTROSPINNING uses the FLUIDNATEK® electrospinning and electrospraying equipment platform for its biomaterial development and for its custom design, development, and manufacturing services.

FLUIDNATEK & ELECTROSPINNING have been working together since 2017, combining expertise in polymer chemistry and biomaterial design with mechanical and software engineering to deliver innovative, safe, and reliable solutions to medical device product developers. ELECTROSPINNING operates a series of FLUIDNATEK electrospinning machines in its class VII cleanroom facilities which FLUIDNATEK supports with a full maintenance and calibration service to ensure compliance with medical device quality standards.

The Companies are strengthening their partnership with continual improvement projects to customize electrospinning platforms to specific product requirements and to develop data collection and analytical tools for traceability under the ISO13485 requirements for medical device manufacturing and statistical process control. In addition, FLUIDNATEK is supporting ELECTROSPINNING with the development of automated production processes to improve consistency and cost as volumes scale.

Amongst its FLUIDNATEK’s electrospinning equipment, ELECTROSPINNING is using FLUIDNATEK’s BioTubing platform specifically engineered for the production of electrospun tubular structures to be used for structural heart and peripheral vascular interventions. This technology platform address the need for suture-less bonding of medical textiles to a wide range of stent and occluders. The combination of state-of-the-art equipment by FLUIDNATEK and a decade of experience in electrospun non-woven biomaterials by ELECTROSPINNING unlocks the development and manufacturing of a new generation of medical devices now and in the future.

About Bioinicia Fluidnatek

The Bioinicia Group based in Valencia, Spain, specializes in electrospinning & electrospraying processes with a focus on pharmaceuticals (drug delivery platforms), biomedical, cosmetics, filtration, and nutraceuticals. Under the Fluidnatek® and Spinbox® brand names, Bioinicia Fluidnatek develops and commercializes electrospinning equipment with a high degree of specialization for the pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.

About The Electrospinning Company

The Electrospinning Company, based on the Harwell Innovation Campus near Oxford in the UK, designs, develops, and manufactures nanofibrous biomaterials for implantable medical devices and regenerative medicine applications. The Company has four technology platforms: Mimetix® resorbable membranes; Kalyptix® non-resorbable membranes; Symatix® bio-synthetic membranes and Coating of medical textiles onto metal and non-metal 3D structures. It offers a range of proprietary materials as well as tailored contract development and manufacturing services, all in validated cleanrooms under ISO 13485 accreditation.

https://www.electrospinning.co.uk/