Prof. Dr. Jörg Löffler

Area of Research

Description of Research Interest

We focus on bioabsorbable metallic alloys which degrade in the body after they have performed their task, thus making implant removal surgery unnecessary. In the past, we have developed fine-grained Mg-alloys, Mg-based metallic glasses, and fine-grained Fe-alloys for such applications, and investigated in detail their mechanical characteristics, biomedical properties, and in-vitro / in-vivo degradation performance. Focusing on alloys without any biologically harmful alloying elements (e.g. MgZnCa), we have various projects and collaborations in the areas of vascular intervention, osteosynthesis, and the CMF region. We also work on bioabsorbable 3D-printed scaffolds and are involved in the project Zurich Heart with our experience in materials science.

Special Expertise

Bioabsorbable metallic alloys
Materials science
New materials development for medical applications
Electron microscopy

Shareable Platforms, Services, Equipment & Infrastructure

Equipment for new materials production
Equipment for materials characterization (microscopy, etc.)

Member of Collaborative/interdisciplinary Research Consortia

Zurich Heart