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VetMed: RevBio: Mechanical evaluation of the use of a novel, adhesive biomaterial, Tetranite®, for repair of facial bone fractures

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To complete an analysis of the material's strengths and characterize its fracture mechanism.

Project Overview

In order to complete a full mechanical evaluation of the adhesive biomaterial, Tetranite®, an experiment that tests two formulations of the adhesive will need to be conducted. The experiment will be used to collect data on mandible fracture patterns and to analyze which fracture pattern will benefit most from Tetranite®. A fixture for the mandible must also be designed and built in order for the mechanical tests to mimic physiological conditions of chewing. The primary goals are to conduct a complete analysis of the cohesive and adhesive strengths and to characterize the fracture mechanism of the material.

Team Picture

Pictured Above: Alexi Harrod, Karen Scharlau, Annika Rossebo, Siddharth Kulkarni, Fiorella Fernandez, Elena Leiva.
Pictured Above: Alexi Harrod, Karen Scharlau, Annika Rossebo, Siddharth Kulkarni, Fiorella Fernandez, Elena Leiva.

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Alexi Harrod - Co-Team Leader
  • Karen Scharlau - Co-Team Leader
  • Annika Rossebo - Communicator
  • Siddharth Kulkarni - BSAC
  • Fiorella Fernandez - BWIG
  • Elena Leiva - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Sarah Gong - Advisor
  • Mr. Andrey Marchenko - Client
  • Dr. Christopher Snyder - Alternate Contact
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