Title :
An argument for the importance of material property characterization of hydrogels
Author :
Zuidema, J.M. ; Gilbert, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Polytech. Univ., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
Hydrogels are being fabricated for use in many tissue engineering applications. In order to advance the field, material properties must be characterized to determine the most desirable attributes. The data presented shows the importance of both surface charge and mechanical properties on dorsal root ganglia neurite extension.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biomedical materials; cellular biophysics; elastic moduli; hydrogels; materials preparation; neurophysiology; rheology; surface charging; tissue engineering; dorsal root ganglia neurite extension; hydrogel material property characterization; mechanical properties; surface charge; tissue engineering applications; Adhesives; Kelvin; Maintenance engineering; Material properties; Mechanical factors; Probes;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2011 IEEE 37th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-827-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2011.5778695
