Professor Lisbeth Grondahl
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Lisbeth Grondahl

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Background

Dr Lisbeth Grondahl's research interests are in the areas of Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering. In particular, she works on the development of novel materials and on surface modification of materials for improved bioactivity.

Current projects include:

  • Surface modification of biodegradable scaffolds for tissue engineering
  • Production of drug delivery devices for accelerated bone regeneration
  • Development of composite materials for use as bone biomaterials

Availability

Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Macromolecular and materials chemistry Physical chemistry

Research interests

  • Biomaterials Science

Search Professor Lisbeth Grondahl’s works on UQ eSpace

189 works between 1991 and 2025
All (189) Journal Article (123) Book Chapter (12) Conference Publication (53) Other Outputs (1)

41 - 60 of 189 works

2017

Journal Article

Composite materials for bone repair

Grondahl, L., Jack, K. S. and Goonasekera, C. S. (2017). Composite materials for bone repair. Biomedical Composites, 2Nd Edition, 83-110. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-100752-5.00005-6

Composite materials for bone repair

2017

Journal Article

In vitro mineralization of dual grafted polytetrafluoroethylene membranes

Kepa, Katarzyna, Hill, David J. T. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2017). In vitro mineralization of dual grafted polytetrafluoroethylene membranes. Biointerphases, 12 (2) 02C413, 02C413. doi: 10.1116/1.4984012

In vitro mineralization of dual grafted polytetrafluoroethylene membranes

2017

Journal Article

In vitro degradation study of polyanhydride copolymers / surface grafted hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue application

Ku, Kuan-Lin, Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Dao, Hui, Du, Ke, Puttick, Simon, Lai, Po-Liang, Peng, Hui, Chu, I-Ming and Whittaker, Andrew K. (2017). In vitro degradation study of polyanhydride copolymers / surface grafted hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue application. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 140, 136-146. doi: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.04.021

In vitro degradation study of polyanhydride copolymers / surface grafted hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue application

2017

Journal Article

Electrospinning and mechanical properties of P(TMC-co-LLA) elastomers

Cork, Jorja, Whittaker, Andrew K., Cooper-White, Justin J. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2017). Electrospinning and mechanical properties of P(TMC-co-LLA) elastomers. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 5 (12), 2263-2272. doi: 10.1039/c7tb00137a

Electrospinning and mechanical properties of P(TMC-co-LLA) elastomers

2017

Journal Article

In vitro mineralisation of grafted ePTFE membranes carrying carboxylate groups

Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah , Hill, David J.T., Martin, Darren and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2017). In vitro mineralisation of grafted ePTFE membranes carrying carboxylate groups. Bioactive Materials, 2 (1), 27-34. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.02.002

In vitro mineralisation of grafted ePTFE membranes carrying carboxylate groups

2017

Journal Article

Investigating the effect of substrate materials on wearable immunoassay performance

Lee, Khai T., Coffey, Jacob W., Robinson, Kye J., Muller, David A., Grondahl, Lisbeth, Kendall, Mark A. F., Young, Paul R. and Corrie, Simon R. (2017). Investigating the effect of substrate materials on wearable immunoassay performance. Langmuir, 33 (3), 773-782. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b03933

Investigating the effect of substrate materials on wearable immunoassay performance

2016

Journal Article

Evaluation of the impact of freezing preparation techniques on the characterisation of alginate hydrogels by cryo-SEM

Aston, Robyn, Sewell, Kim, Klein, Travis, Lawrie, Gwen and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2016). Evaluation of the impact of freezing preparation techniques on the characterisation of alginate hydrogels by cryo-SEM. European Polymer Journal, 82, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.06.025

Evaluation of the impact of freezing preparation techniques on the characterisation of alginate hydrogels by cryo-SEM

2016

Journal Article

Wiki laboratory notebooks: Supporting student learning in collaborative inquiry-based laboratory experiments

Lawrie, Gwendolyn Angela, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Boman, Simon and Andrews, Trish (2016). Wiki laboratory notebooks: Supporting student learning in collaborative inquiry-based laboratory experiments. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 25 (3), 394-409. doi: 10.1007/s10956-016-9601-0

Wiki laboratory notebooks: Supporting student learning in collaborative inquiry-based laboratory experiments

2016

Journal Article

Characterization of alginate-lactoferrin beads prepared by extrusion gelation method

Bokkhim, Huma, Bansal, Nidhi, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). Characterization of alginate-lactoferrin beads prepared by extrusion gelation method. Food Hydrocolloids, 53, 270-276. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2014.12.002

Characterization of alginate-lactoferrin beads prepared by extrusion gelation method

2016

Journal Article

Dispersion of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in solution and in polycaprolactone composite scaffolds

Goonasekera, Chandhi S., Jack, Kevin S., Cooper-White, Justin J. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2016). Dispersion of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in solution and in polycaprolactone composite scaffolds. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 4 (3), 409-421. doi: 10.1039/c5tb02255j

Dispersion of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in solution and in polycaprolactone composite scaffolds

2016

Conference Publication

Chondro-inductive injectable hydrogels for stem cell-based intervertebral disc tissue engineering

Naidoo, Taryn, Frith, Jessica, Menzies, Donna, Pradal, Clementine, Cameron, Andrew, Wolvetang, Ernst, Grondahl, Lisbeth, Whitehead, Darryl, Gronthos, Stan, Zannettino, Andrew, Ghosh, Peter and Cooper-White, Justin (2016). Chondro-inductive injectable hydrogels for stem cell-based intervertebral disc tissue engineering. 10th World Biomaterials Congress, Montreal, Canada, 17-22 May 2016. Lausanne, Switzerland: Frontiers Research Foundation. doi: 10.3389/conf.fbioe.2016.01.02659

Chondro-inductive injectable hydrogels for stem cell-based intervertebral disc tissue engineering

2016

Journal Article

In-vitro digestion of different forms of bovine lactoferrin encapsulated in alginate micro-gel particles

Bokkhim, Huma, Bansal, Nidhi, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Bhandari, Bhesh (2016). In-vitro digestion of different forms of bovine lactoferrin encapsulated in alginate micro-gel particles. Food Hydrocolloids, 52, 231-242. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2015.07.007

In-vitro digestion of different forms of bovine lactoferrin encapsulated in alginate micro-gel particles

2016

Conference Publication

Evaluation of the in vivo fate of ultrapure alginate in mice model

Anitha, A., Fletcher, Nicholas, Houston, Zachary, Thurecht, Kristofer and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2016). Evaluation of the in vivo fate of ultrapure alginate in mice model. 10th World Biomaterials Congress, Montréal, Canada, 17 May - 22 May 2016. Lausanne, Switzerland: Frontiers Research Foundation. doi: 10.3389/conf.FBIOE.2016.01.02237

Evaluation of the in vivo fate of ultrapure alginate in mice model

2015

Conference Publication

Exciting new developments at the 5th International Symposium on Surface and Interface of Biomaterials.

Grøndahl, Lisbeth, Kingshott, Peter and Griesser, Hans J. G (2015). Exciting new developments at the 5th International Symposium on Surface and Interface of Biomaterials.. Melville, United States: A I P Publishing LLC. doi: 10.1116/1.4936957

Exciting new developments at the 5th International Symposium on Surface and Interface of Biomaterials.

2015

Journal Article

Mode of heparin attachment to nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite affects its interaction with bone morphogenetic protein-2

Goonasekera, Chandhi S., Jack, Kevin S., Bhakta, Gajadhar, Rai, Bina, Luong-Van, Emma, Nurcombe, Victor, Cool, Simon M., Cooper-White, Justin J. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2015). Mode of heparin attachment to nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite affects its interaction with bone morphogenetic protein-2. Biointerphases, 10 (4) 04A308, 1-12. doi: 10.1116/1.4933109

Mode of heparin attachment to nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite affects its interaction with bone morphogenetic protein-2

2015

Journal Article

Comparison between polyethylene glycol and zwitterionic polymers as antifouling coatings on wearable devices for selective antigen capture from biological tissue

Robinson, Kye J., Coffey, Jacob W., Muller, David A., Young, Paul R., Kendall, Mark A., Thurecht, Kristofer J., Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Corrie, Simon R. (2015). Comparison between polyethylene glycol and zwitterionic polymers as antifouling coatings on wearable devices for selective antigen capture from biological tissue. Biointerphases, 10 (4) 04A305, 04A305.1-04A305.11. doi: 10.1116/1.4932055

Comparison between polyethylene glycol and zwitterionic polymers as antifouling coatings on wearable devices for selective antigen capture from biological tissue

2015

Journal Article

In vitro mineralization of functional polymers

Kepa, K., Coleman, R. and Grøndahl, L. (2015). In vitro mineralization of functional polymers. Biosurface and Biotribology, 1 (3), 214-227. doi: 10.1016/j.bsbt.2015.09.001

In vitro mineralization of functional polymers

2015

Journal Article

Interactions between chitosan and alginate dialdehyde biopolymers and their layer-by-layer assemblies

Aston, Robyn, Wimalaratne, Medini, Brock, Aidan, Lawrie, Gwendolyn and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2015). Interactions between chitosan and alginate dialdehyde biopolymers and their layer-by-layer assemblies. Biomacromolecules, 16 (6), 1807-1817. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b00383

Interactions between chitosan and alginate dialdehyde biopolymers and their layer-by-layer assemblies

2015

Journal Article

Interactions between different forms of bovine lactoferrin and sodium alginate affect the properties of their mixtures

Bokkhim, Huma, Bansal, Nidhi, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Bhandari, Bhesh (2015). Interactions between different forms of bovine lactoferrin and sodium alginate affect the properties of their mixtures. Food Hydrocolloids, 48, 38-46. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2014.12.036

Interactions between different forms of bovine lactoferrin and sodium alginate affect the properties of their mixtures

2015

Journal Article

Use of two-step grafting to fabricate dual-functional films and site-specific functionalized scaffolds

Luk, Jing Zhong, Cork, Jorja, Cooper-White, Justin and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2015). Use of two-step grafting to fabricate dual-functional films and site-specific functionalized scaffolds. Langmuir, 31 (5), 1746-1754. doi: 10.1021/la504629h

Use of two-step grafting to fabricate dual-functional films and site-specific functionalized scaffolds

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    A national network for magnetic resonance spectroscopy
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    A new lapping process for difficult-to-machine brittle materials
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2026
    ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics (ITRP led by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Dental pulp tissue regeneration using protein delivery from injectable antimicrobial sub-micron gel particles
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Biomimetic remineralisation using enamel seeking nano-carriers
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for domestic appliances
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Growth factor eluting scaffolds for alveolar ridge preservation
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    A multiphasic hierarchical hydrogel bioprinted scaffold for periodontal regeneration
    Australian Dental Research Fund Inc
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Epifluorescent and live-cell imaging microscopes for the investigation of host-pathogen interactions and for molecular and cellular biology
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    In vivo optical imaging into the next generation
    UQ Research Facilities Infrastructure Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Exosome and Bio/Nanoparticle Characterisation Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Facilities for Integrated Bioinorganic and Materials Chemistry Research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010
    An integrated high -throughput fluorescence imaging facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Scalable, high throughput microfluidic platforms for tissue specific biomaterials development and tissue genesis
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Quantitative Particle and Cell Size Distribution Facility: Accelerating the Development of Advanced Materials, Water Treamtnet and Mineral Processing at UQ
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Graded Biomaterial for Articular Cartilage Replacement
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Design And Prototyping Of A Novel Dynamic Mechanical Bioreactor For Bone Tissue Engineering
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Drug delivery devices for bone repair
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Composite Materials Possessing Strong Interfacial Bonding for Use as Facial Implant Materials
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2003
    DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL BIOMATERIAL FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Fabrication of sulfated alginate nano-particles for protein delivery

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Dr Ali Shokoohmand

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimization of engineered scaffolds for improved scaffold integration, tissue growth, repair and functional regeneration

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Dr Ali Shokoohmand

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a new and efficient lapping process for brittle and hard materials

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Scratch-resistant Polyester-based Nanocomposite Coatings

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing micromechanical testing protocols for bilayer and multilayer nanocomposite coatings

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An In Vitro Human iPSC-Based Model for Understanding the Roles of Ageing & Mechanotransduction in Rotator Cuff Tendon Healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for manufacturing domestic appliances

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Grant Edwards, Professor Darren Martin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An In Vitro Human iPSC-Based Model for Understanding the Roles of Ageing & Mechanotransduction in Rotator Cuff Tendon Healing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Regenerative engineering solutions for rotator cuff repair using stem cells and bioactives

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Professor Justin Cooper-White

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Nano-composites, Biomaterials, Polysaccharide hydrogels

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