bioactive glass
One less surgery – researchers design biodegradable medical devices
Dr. Chang-Soo Kim, professor and graduate coordinator of electrical engineering, has received a U.S. patent for medical devices made of bioactive glasses and metals that dissolve in the body at the end of their operational lifespan, eliminating the need for invasive surgical removal.
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New glass research center to support statewide medical research
By combining materials science expertise with large-scale medical research, Missouri S&T researchers hope to meet clinical demands for glass-related solutions through a new Center for Glass Science and Technology.
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Researchers create organ tissue with glass, stem cells, 3-D printer
An interdisciplinary team of Missouri S&T researchers is creating organ tissue samples using bioactive glass, stem cells and a 3-D printer.
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