AERO MATERIALS

Biotemplates

Researchers at the University of Kiel in part in collaboration with conformally GmbH developed approaches to use interconnected porous materials as biotemplates.

Most recently, new findings on aerohydrogels were published, showcasing the ultralight 3D scaffolds with built-in vascularization that allow fibroblasts, C2C12 cells, iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and human brain cells to grow, connect, and communicate in a realistic environment. Further reading: Aerohydrogels as tailored cell scaffolds, 3D Aerohydrogel Scaffolds for Brain Tissue Engineering

AERO MATERIALS is the exclusive provider of the base material. So if you're working in areas like tissue engineering, cell culture or neuroscience and would like to explore whether these biotemplates could support your work, we'd love to hear from you. Use the form below to register your interest, and we'll be in touch.

Microscopic images and graph showing cell viability experiments. Panel a shows a fluorescent microscopy image of cell suspension with green fluorescence, localized within a circular boundary labeled as 'Aerohydrogel border'. Panel b is a zoomed-in view of the fluorescent area, showing many small green fluorescent points. Panel c is a bar graph comparing cell viability, with higher absorption in the Aerohydrogel + Microglia group compared to the Blank. Panel d shows a scanning electron microscopy image of a scaffold with a complex, spiky surface structure.
Image: Hartig et al., Chem. Bio. Eng., 2026 (CC BY 4.0)

Registration of interest

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Requirements

Please provide details on the intended use.

What is your primary application area?

Select all that apply.

Which cell types do you work with?

Select all that apply. This helps us confirm which cell–scaffold combinations have already been validated.

What scaffold type are you looking into?(required)

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What scaffold stiffness range does your application require?

The current standard Aerohydrogel is ~40 kPa. Select your target range.

Do you require a specific pore size range?

Pore architecture can be tuned. Select your preferred range.

Which surface chemistry suits your application?

Select all that apply. If unsure, we are happy to advise.

Does the standard scaffold geometry work for you?

Current standard: cylindrical, 3 mm diameter × 1 mm height.

Which hydrogel base suits your application?

The standard formulation is 2% alginate / 30% Pluronic F-127. Alternative hydrogel bases may be available on request.

What channel size range does your application require?

Channel size is determined by the t-ZnO microparticle arm length, which ranges from ~13 µm to ~116 µm in the standard formulation (average ~48 µm).

What scaffold geometry do you require?

Scaffolds are 3D-printed and can be produced in various shapes. The standard format is a flat disc approximately 10 mm in diameter.

How many scaffolds would you expect to need per year?

Approximate figure only, no commitment.

What is your timeline?
Do you have a budget allocated for scaffold materials?

Custom dimensions, specific protocols, co-culture setups, or any other details.

Submitting the form opens your email program with your registration to team@aero-materials.com. Nothing is sent until you send the email there.

Please take note:

This form is intended for companies and organizations only. We do not market to private customers.

By submitting this form, you are registering your interest in our biotemplates. This does not constitute an order, offer, or binding commitment on either side. Submission does not create any contractual obligation. We will review your inquiry and may follow up to discuss your requirements further.