Polymer-based composites by electrospinning: Preparation & functionalization with nanocarbons
Electrospinning is a straightforward yet versatile technique for the preparation of polymeric
nanofibers with diameters in the range of nanometers to micrometers, and has been rapidly …
nanofibers with diameters in the range of nanometers to micrometers, and has been rapidly …
Multifunctional nanostructured PLA materials for packaging and tissue engineering
This review reports the promising prospects of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) based nanostructured
materials considering two of their main potential uses, packaging and tissue engineering …
materials considering two of their main potential uses, packaging and tissue engineering …
Functionalized carbon nanotubes: biomedical applications
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are emerging as novel nanomaterials for various biomedical
applications. CNTs can be used to deliver a variety of therapeutic agents, including …
applications. CNTs can be used to deliver a variety of therapeutic agents, including …
Fiber-based tissue engineering: Progress, challenges, and opportunities
Tissue engineering aims to improve the function of diseased or damaged organs by creating
biological substitutes. To fabricate a functional tissue, the engineered construct should …
biological substitutes. To fabricate a functional tissue, the engineered construct should …
Electrospun nanofibers in energy and environmental applications
Nanotechnology is providing new solutions and opportunities to ensure sustainable energy
and environments for the future. Materials of nanofiberous morphology are attractive to solve …
and environments for the future. Materials of nanofiberous morphology are attractive to solve …
Electrospun cellular microenvironments: Understanding controlled release and scaffold structure
A Szentivanyi, T Chakradeo, H Zernetsch… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2011 - Elsevier
Electrospinning is a versatile technique in tissue engineering for the production of scaffolds.
To guide tissue development, scaffolds must provide specific biochemical, structural and …
To guide tissue development, scaffolds must provide specific biochemical, structural and …
PLA synthesis. From the monomer to the polymer
K Masutani, Y Kimura - 2014 - books.rsc.org
It is recorded that Théophile-Jules Pelouze first synthesized poly (lactic acid)(PLA) by
polycondensation of lactic acid in 1845. 1 In 1932, Wallace Hume Carothers et al …
polycondensation of lactic acid in 1845. 1 In 1932, Wallace Hume Carothers et al …
Poly (lactic acid) composites containing carbon-based nanomaterials: A review
Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a green alternative to petrochemical commodity plastics, used in
packaging, agricultural products, disposable materials, textiles, and automotive composites …
packaging, agricultural products, disposable materials, textiles, and automotive composites …
Graphene nanomaterials as biocompatible and conductive scaffolds for stem cells: impact for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
F Menaa, A Abdelghani… - Journal of tissue …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The discovery of the interesting intrinsic properties of graphene, a two‐dimensional
nanomaterial, has boosted further research and development for various types of …
nanomaterial, has boosted further research and development for various types of …
Carbon nanotubes: biomaterial applications
N Saito, Y Usui, K Aoki, N Narita, M Shimizu… - Chemical Society …, 2009 - pubs.rsc.org
There is increasing interest in the unique biological and medical properties of carbon
nanotubes (CNTs), and it is expected that biomaterials incorporating CNTs will be …
nanotubes (CNTs), and it is expected that biomaterials incorporating CNTs will be …