Title :
Electrically conductive, biocompatible composite containing carbon nanobrushes for applications in neuroregeneration
Author :
Soliman, Erfan ; Yang, Sze C. ; Dombi, George W. ; Bhatia, Sujata K.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA, USA
Abstract :
This project aims to design a suitable composite for experiments involving nerve cell regeneration. This composite consists of Pluronic F-127 poloxamer gels with embedded carbon nanobrushes that allow the composite to inherit conductive properties. These conductive properties allow for the possibility of nerve cell stimulation via an electric current or voltage.
Keywords :
biomedical materials; carbon nanotubes; composite materials; electrical conductivity; neurophysiology; polymer gels; C; biocompatible composite; carbon nanobrushes; electric current stimulation; electric voltage stimulation; electrically conductive composite; nerve cell stimulation; neuroregeneration applications; pluronic F-127 poloxamer gels; Carbon; Carbon nanotubes; Conductivity; Educational institutions; Stem cells; USA Councils; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2012 38th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1141-0
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2012.6207105
