Description

It is the first time in the world practice, when a new ecological laser method of forming the volume composite nanomaterials for aerospace and medical industries is introduced and realized. A new previously unknown nanocomposite materials with hardness (300 MPa) strength (over 30 MPa) and density (1200 kg/m³) are developed. Their strength and density properties are like the properties of organic glass, aluminum and iron. And their density properties are like the properties of human’s and animal’s and bone material, with a density of ultralight nanomaterials (1200 kg/m3), which is close to the density of water. Also we demonstated the applicability of volume nanocomposites that was obtained by laser method, as ENT implants in vivo. We sujjested a previously unknown treatment mode of dangerous defects in human growth and activity in infancy and adulthood, as well as very complex fractures of the jaw. It is very topical problem nowdays, because reliable methods of cleft palate implantation, which affects about 0.1 % of children and leads to a substantial mortality, or to the cardinal lag in development, don’t exist.

Competitive advantages

Market research was conducted independently, the aim of which was the identification and assessment of markets of nanocomposite materials for laringology implants. According to the collected information the application of carbon nanotubes in medicine is a very promising direction.

According to the LUX Research assessments, by the year 2014 nanotechnology will be used in industrial chains for creating different types of products totaling to $2.9 trillion, while the to date market of nano containing products is about $50 billion. Herewith by 2014 17 % of all manufactured goods will be manufactured with the use of nanotechnology. Section of nanobiotechnology focuses on nano designing with generic or natural synthetic or genetically engineered nanostructures of objects of different biotypes. The main goal is to create nanostructures with desired properties.

The modern surgical practice involves the artificial prosthesis of various organs of the human body with endoprostheses: autotransplants (from the patient's own tissues) and allografts (tissues from another person). Thus, the sufficiently effective artificial laringological implants suitable for use in practical pediatric congenital malformations were not created so far.

New technology for creating the laringological bioprostheses of cartilage tissue based on implantable biocompatible nanomaterials will be suitable for surgery and will find wide application as an interchange material in plastic, reconstructive and restorative surgery, as well as ophthalmology and dentistry and will be competitive in the global market share of biomaterials.

Scientific significance

The development of laser technology for creating the multipurpose bulk nanocomposites is an important scientific task. It remains relevant to establish new principles of laser bulk nanostructuring of biocompatible materials, because of the need to achieve the characteristics of advanced nanomaterials, which have significant changes compared to the parameters of semi two-dimensional composites manufactured with traditional methods. To solve this problem the use of environmentally friendly remote effects of laser radiation on the protein dispersion of carbon nanotubes is proposed. This will help to create biocompatible and bioresorbable highly porous bulk nanocomposites with high mechanical properties and, ultimately, to find new technical solutions to meet the practical requirements for durability and reliability as well as growing needs to expand the applications of lasers. The current task corresponds to the priority areas of science, technology and engineering, as well as critical technologies of Russian Federation.

Examples of practical application

The results of this study can be used for development and technological works in research organizations and firms manufacturing high technology products. Estimated project should be directed to the development of manufacturing technology of bulk nanocomposits based on the results and its commercialization.

Created bulk nanocomposits and implants will be used in the leading scientific, technical, and medical centers of Moscow, St. Petersburg and other major cities in Russia, like MV Lomonosov Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (State University), DI Mendeleev Russian Chemical and Technological University, Siberian Medical State University, Federal Agency for Health and Social Development, etc.

Sales market geography

USA, Europe, Japan, China, Asia Minor.

Sales market size

$30 million. 3 year.

Developer

Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (Technical University) (TU MIET)