
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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2015
Book Chapter
Wiki technologies and communities: new approaches to assessing individual and collaborative learning in the chemistry laboratory
Lawrie, Gwendolyn and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2015). Wiki technologies and communities: new approaches to assessing individual and collaborative learning in the chemistry laboratory. Chemistry education: best practices, innovative strategies and new technologies. (pp. 671-692) edited by Javier Garcia-Martinez and Elena Serrano-Torregrosa. Wienheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH. doi: 10.1002/9783527679300.ch27
2015
Book Chapter
Grafting of functional monomers on biomaterials
Grøndahl, Lisbeth and Luk, Jing Zhong (2015). Grafting of functional monomers on biomaterials. Biointerfaces : where material meets biology. (pp. 312-342) edited by Dietmar Hutmacher and Wojciech Chrzanowski. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/9781782628453-00312
2015
Journal Article
Calcium ion-mediated grafting of a phosphate-containing monomer
Suzuki, Shuko, Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline, Chandler-Temple, Adrienne, Shah, Nevil and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2015). Calcium ion-mediated grafting of a phosphate-containing monomer. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (47) 42808, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/app.42808
2015
Journal Article
Tensile properties and in vitro degradation of P(TMC-co-LLA) elastomers
Cork, Jorja, Whittaker, Andrew K., Cooper-White, Justin J. and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2015). Tensile properties and in vitro degradation of P(TMC-co-LLA) elastomers. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 3 (21), 4406-4416. doi: 10.1039/c5tb00202h
2014
Journal Article
Grafting of acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid onto ePTFE and characterization of water uptake by the graft copolymers
Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah, Lee, Qianhui, Hill, David J. T., Rasoul, Firas and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2014). Grafting of acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid onto ePTFE and characterization of water uptake by the graft copolymers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132 (7) 41482, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/app.41482
2014
Journal Article
Evaluation of different methods for determination of the iron saturation level in bovine lactoferrin
Bokkhim, Huma, Tran, Trang, Bansal, Nidhi, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Bhandari, Bhesh (2014). Evaluation of different methods for determination of the iron saturation level in bovine lactoferrin. Food Chemistry, 152, 121-127. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.11.132
2014
Journal Article
Enhancing expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (ePTFE) for biomaterials applications
Cassady, A. Ian, Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2014). Enhancing expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (ePTFE) for biomaterials applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Early View (15) 40533, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/app.40533
2014
Book Chapter
Biomedical applications of phosphorus-containing polymers
Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline, Suzuki, Shuko and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2014). Biomedical applications of phosphorus-containing polymers. Phosphorus-based polymers: from synthesis to applications. (pp. 167-209) edited by Monge, S and David, G. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/9781782624523-00167
2014
Book Chapter
Inorganic polymer composites for bone regeneration and repair
Grondahl, L., Jack, K. S. and Goonasekera, C. S. (2014). Inorganic polymer composites for bone regeneration and repair. Bone substitute biomaterials. (pp. 261-293) edited by Mallick, Kajal. Kidlington, Oxford United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1533/9780857099037.3.261
2013
Journal Article
Argon plasma treatment-induced grafting of acrylic acid onto expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes
Mohd Hidzir, Norsyahidah, Hill, David J. T., Taran, Elena, Martin, Darren and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). Argon plasma treatment-induced grafting of acrylic acid onto expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes. Polymer, 54 (24), 6536-6546. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.10.003
2013
Journal Article
Surface modification and characterization of polycarbonate microdevices for capture of circulating biomarkers, both in vitro and in vivo
Yeow, Bernard., Coffey, Jacob W., Muller, David A., Grondahl, Lisbeth, Kendall, Mark A. F. and Corrie, Simon R. (2013). Surface modification and characterization of polycarbonate microdevices for capture of circulating biomarkers, both in vitro and in vivo. Analytical Chemistry, 85 (21), 10196-10204. doi: 10.1021/ac402942x
2013
Journal Article
Hydroxyapatite mineralization in the presence of anionic polymers
Coleman, Robert J., Jack, Kevin S., Perrier, Sébastien and Grøndahl, Lisbeth (2013). Hydroxyapatite mineralization in the presence of anionic polymers. Crystal Growth and Design, 13 (10), 4252-4259. doi: 10.1021/cg400447e
2013
Journal Article
Gelation Kinetics and Viscoelastic Properties of Pluronic and alpha-Cyclodextrin-Based Pseudopolyrotaxane Hydrogels
Pradal, Clementine, Jack, Kevin S., Grondahl, Lisbeth and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2013). Gelation Kinetics and Viscoelastic Properties of Pluronic and alpha-Cyclodextrin-Based Pseudopolyrotaxane Hydrogels. Biomacromolecules, 14 (10), 3780-3792. doi: 10.1021/bm401168h
2013
Journal Article
Surface chemistry of grafted expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes modifies the in vitro proinflammatory response in macrophages
Chandler-Temple, Adrienne, Kingshott, Peter, Wentrup-Byrne, Edeline, Cassady, A. Ian and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). Surface chemistry of grafted expanded poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membranes modifies the in vitro proinflammatory response in macrophages. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A, 101A (4), 1047-1058. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.34408
2013
Journal Article
A novel composite porous coating approach for bioactive titanium-based orthopedic implants
Qiu, Dong, Zhang, Mingxing and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). A novel composite porous coating approach for bioactive titanium-based orthopedic implants. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 101 A (3), 862-872. doi: 10.1002/jbm.a.34372
2013
Journal Article
Tailorable cell culture platforms from enzymatically cross-linked multifunctional poly(ethylene glycol)-based hydrogels
Menzies, Donna J., Cameron, Andrew, Munro, Trent, Wolvetang, Ernst, Grondahl, Lisbeth and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2013). Tailorable cell culture platforms from enzymatically cross-linked multifunctional poly(ethylene glycol)-based hydrogels. Biomacromolecules, 14 (2), 413-423. doi: 10.1021/bm301652q
2013
Journal Article
Functionalised polycaprolactone films and 3D scaffolds via gamma irradiation-induced grafting
Luk, Jing Zhong, Cooper-White, Justin, Rintoul, Llew, Taran, Elena and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). Functionalised polycaprolactone films and 3D scaffolds via gamma irradiation-induced grafting. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 1 (33), 4171-4181. doi: 10.1039/c3tb20267d
2013
Journal Article
Physico-chemical properties of different forms of bovine lactoferrin
Bokkhim, Huma, Bansal, Nidhi, Grndahl, Lisbeth and Bhandari, Bhesh (2013). Physico-chemical properties of different forms of bovine lactoferrin. Food Chemistry, 141 (3), 3007-3013. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.05.139
2013
Journal Article
Effects of varying heptylamine and propionaldehyde plasma polymerization parameters on mesenchymal stem cell attachment
Sandstrom, Anne M., Jasieniak, Marek, Griesser, Hans J., Grondahl, Lisbeth and Cooper-White, Justin J. (2013). Effects of varying heptylamine and propionaldehyde plasma polymerization parameters on mesenchymal stem cell attachment. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 10 (1), 19-28. doi: 10.1002/ppap.201200009
2013
Journal Article
Attachment of poly(acrylic acid) to 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane hydroxyapatite
Goonaseker, Chandhi S., Jack, Kevin S., Cooper-White, Justin J. and Grondahl, Lisbeth (2013). Attachment of poly(acrylic acid) to 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane hydroxyapatite. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 1 (42), 5842-5852. doi: 10.1039/c3tb21110j
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Lisbeth Grondahl is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of sulfated alginate nano-particles for protein delivery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Simon Cool, Dr Ali Shokoohmand
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing high performance nanocomposite coatings for manufacturing domestic appliances
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Heitzmann, Dr Grant Edwards, Professor Darren Martin
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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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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
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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
Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of Scratch-resistant Polyester-based Nanocomposite Coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing micromechanical testing protocols for bilayer and multilayer nanocomposite coatings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mingyuan Lu
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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
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
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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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Development and in vitro evaluation of a targeted nanotherapeutic system for bone metastasised breast cancer
Principal Advisor
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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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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
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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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Synthesis of novel inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Norbert Wimmer, Professor Vito Ferro
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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
Development of self-assembled hydrogels for stem cell based tissue engineering applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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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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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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