Replication technologies for the use of biocompatible, sustainable materials in POC diagnostics ("BioMat")
The aim of the "BioMat" project is to establish process chains for the future use of sustainable materials in medical diagnostics using the example of a hepatitis D point-of-care (POC) rapid test. The project is divided into two pillars.
The first comprises the development of a bio-based material and its processing method, in which HTW Dresden, Bergi-Plast GmbH, Otto Injection Moulding GmbH & Co. KG and Fraunhofer IWU are involved. The aim is to optimise the replication of the material in the injection moulding process, particularly with regard to mould quality, demoulding behaviour, functionalisation, weight reduction and wear resistance. Process-related and mould construction-specific aspects as well as the application of functional structures and sprue volumes are also being investigated.
The second pillar of the project is the development of a rapid test for hepatitis D detection. Roboscreen GmbH and the Fraunhofer IZI are working closely together to develop biological reagents for the POCT. They are combining their expertise in researching immune-relevant antigens. In parallel, direct virus detection using new antibodies and antibody detection using recombinant pan-antigens is being established for all classes and subclasses of the virus.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marc-Peter Schmidt
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Dipl.-Ing. Matthieu Fischer
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