
Overview
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
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Biomaterials Science
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Development of effective composite supports for production of biodiesel - A detailed review
Shahzadi, Aimen, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Nadeem, Farwa (2019). Development of effective composite supports for production of biodiesel - A detailed review. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 16, 76-86.
2019
Journal Article
Akermanite reinforced PHBV scaffolds manufactured using selective laser sintering
Diermann, Sven H., Lu, Mingyuan, Dargusch, Matthew, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Huang, Han (2019). Akermanite reinforced PHBV scaffolds manufactured using selective laser sintering. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part B Applied Biomaterials, 107 (8) jbm.b.34349, 2596-2610. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.34349
2018
Journal Article
Challenges for the development of surface modified biodegradable polyester biomaterials: a chemistry perspective
Mutch, Alexandra L. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2018). Challenges for the development of surface modified biodegradable polyester biomaterials: a chemistry perspective. Biointerphases, 13 (6) 06D501, 06D501. doi: 10.1116/1.5045857
2018
Journal Article
Evaluation of an ultrasonic-assisted mechanical stirring technique for the synthesis of an efficient nano-photocatalyst
Ullah, Inam, Ali, Shaukat and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2018). Evaluation of an ultrasonic-assisted mechanical stirring technique for the synthesis of an efficient nano-photocatalyst. Research on Chemical Intermediates, 44 (7), 4015-4028. doi: 10.1007/s11164-018-3352-x
2018
Conference Publication
Exploring the interactions that drive the cellulose nanofiber assembly in nanopaper derived from Australian arid grass
Kȩpa, Katarzyna, Amiralian, Nasim, Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Martin, Darren (2018). Exploring the interactions that drive the cellulose nanofiber assembly in nanopaper derived from Australian arid grass. 2018 TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for Renewable Materials, Madison, Wisconsin, 11-14 June 2018. Peachtree Corners, GA, United States: TAPPI Press.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of Sulfated Alginate Particles for Protein Delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Dr Ali Shokoohmand
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Doctor Philosophy
Modulation of Tendon Response Factors to Mechanical Underloading Through a Delivery System
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Dr Ali Shokoohmand
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Doctor Philosophy
The Chemistry, Morphology and Properties of Crosslinked Saturated Polyester (SPE) Nanocomposite Coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Grant Edwards, Professor Darren Martin
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Doctor Philosophy
Overcoming roadblocks in mammalian cell biomanufacturing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christopher Leonardi, Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Regenerative engineering solutions for rotator cuff repair using stem cells and bioactives
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alex Smith, Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing a new and efficient lapping process for brittle and hard materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Deformation and Failure Mechanisms in the Shaping Process of Roll-Bonded Hybrid Bilayer Steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a particle system for enamel remineralisation
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Development and in vitro evaluation of a targeted nanotherapeutic system for bone metastasised breast cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Li Li
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Surface modification of polycaprolactone for biomedical applications
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Novel hydrogels for delivery of cancer drugs
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Dr Changkui Fu
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Zinc- and strontium-substituted hydroxyapatite: synthesis and effect on osteoclastic activity
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Composite alginate hydrogels for biomedical applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gwendolyn Lawrie
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Degradable polyester carbonate biomaterials for application in vascular regeneration
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Radiation Induced Grafting of Expanded Fluoropolymer Materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation into the surface modification of nanohydroxyapatite for the development of composite scaffolds
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing the surface properties of biodegradable scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Biomineralisation and the Role of Polyelectrolytes: An Investigation into the Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite in the Presence of Polyelectrolyte Additives
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development of hydrogel biomaterials for articular cartilage replacement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gwendolyn Lawrie, Professor Darren Martin
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
SURFACE MODIFICATION OF AN EXPANDED POLY (TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE) IMPLANT
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2025
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
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Scratch-resistant Polyester-based Nanocomposite Coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Heparan sulphate releasing biomaterials for tissue engineering
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of novel inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Vito Ferro
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Cellulose Nanofibre and Nanopaper: Structure-property-processing Relationship and Green Surface Modification
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nasim Amiralian, Professor Darren Martin
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of new metal-organic frameworks via a hierarchical self-assembly approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jack Clegg
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Encapsulation of Lactoferrin in Alginate Micro-gel Particles to Improve Stability and Release Properties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bhesh Bhandari, Professor Nidhi Bansal
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Development of self-assembled hydrogels for stem cell based tissue engineering applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Methods for Plasma Polymerization of Surfaces in Two and Three Dimensions for Tissue Engineered Interfaces
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Novel biodegradable foams for biomedical and dental applications formed from supercritical CO2
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULAR RESPONSES TO PHBV AND HYDROXYAPATITE/PHBV COMPOSITES AS BONE BIOMATERIALS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
DEVEOPMENT A LOAD-BEARING NANOCOMPOSITE BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLD FOR USE IN BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matt Trau
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- Nano-composites, Biomaterials, Polysaccharide hydrogels
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