Nanopowders for biomedical applications
The focus of research in this area is the growth technology of metal oxide nanopowders (e.g. ZrO2, ZnO), including those doped with rare earth ions, and their detailed characterisation. In cooperation with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, nanopowders are being investigated for their applications as innovative markers for the diagnosis and therapy of, among other things, cancer diseases, as tracers used for magnetic resonance imaging, but also as a medium for transporting drugs to selected organs of the body. The most recent direction of research is the use of nanopowders as additives, in inks, paints and varnishes giving them antibacterial properties. The results have been presented in many publications and are the subject of numerous patent applications, and have also been recognised at many innovation fairs through various awards.