Main scientific directions
1. Biomaterials for bone tissue replacement and regeneration.
2. Eco materials – development and research of environmentally friendly materials, including the exploration of Latvian natural resources such as illite clay.
3. Biotechnology.
Our center works closely with undergraduate students and graduate students as part of a rigorous and engaged process that includes teamwork and research work together with experienced scientists.
Synthesis, development and studies of biomaterials for bone tissue replacement and regeneration:
- Calcium phosphate ceramic materials;
- PMMA and calcium phosphate bone cements;
- Calcium phosphate/polymer composites and hydrogels;
- Development of novel drug delivery systems;
- Microencapsulation of biologically active substances;
- Implant prototyping;
- In vitro and in vivo studies of biomaterials.
Synthesis, development and characterization of eco-materials:
- Electroceramics: for the water treatment and thermoelectric materials;
- Porous ceramics for various applications, including, nanostructured ceramics, sorbent substrates, bioceramics and ceramics for drug delivery systems;
- Development of ceramic shaping technologies, as well as studies regarding material properties. The technologies encompass: extrusion, granulation, coating development, hollow sphere preparation etc.;
- Innovative (Latvian) clay products and thorough examination of their properties, as well as continuous exploration for the new and improved applications of numerous Latvian natural resources (peat, clay, wood etc.);
- Development of novel adsorbents for heavy metal collection, environmental clen-up (including from oil products), protein sorption, etc.;
- Synthesis of nanoparticles for various applications.
Biotechnology
- Fermentation processes and modelling;
- Photobioreactor design;
- Microalgae cultivation.
