Author/Authors :
M.A. and Muٌoz-Noval، نويسنده , , A. and Garcيa، نويسنده , , R. and Ruiz Casas، نويسنده , , D. and Losada Bayo، نويسنده , , D. and Sلnchez Vaquero، نويسنده , , V. and Torres Costa، نويسنده , , V. and Martيn-Palma، نويسنده , , R.J. and Garcيa، نويسنده , , M.A. and Garcيa Ruiz، نويسنده , , J.P. and Serrano Olmedo، نويسنده , , J.J. and Muٌoz Negrete، نويسنده , , J.F. and del Pozo Guerrero، نويسنده , , F. and Manso Silvلn، نويسنده , , M.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Magnetic porous silicon flakes (MPSF) were obtained from mesoporous silicon layers formed by multi-step anodization and subsequent composite formation with Fe oxide nanoparticles by thermal annealing. The magnetic nanoparticles adhered to the surface and penetrated inside the pores. Their structure evolved as a result of the annealing treatments derived from X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption analyses. Moreover, by tailoring the magnetic load, the dynamic and hydrodynamic properties of the particles were controlled, as observed by the pressure displayed against a sensor probe. Preliminary functionality experiments were performed using an eye model, seeking potential use of MPSF as reinforcement for restored detached retina. It was observed that optimal flake immobilization is obtained when the MPSF reach values of magnetic saturation >10−4 A m2 g−1. Furthermore, the MPSF were demonstrated to be preliminarily biocompatible in vitro. Moreover, New Zealand rabbit in vivo models demonstrated their short-term histocompatibility and their magnetic functionality as retina pressure actuators.
Keywords :
Magnetic flakes , Porous silicon , iron oxide nanoparticles , Detached retina
