Multiscale Fabrication of Functional Materials for Regenerative Medicine

2011
ISBN: 978-3-642-27026-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 92 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 178 g

Reihe: Springer Theses

Regenerative medicine demands new concepts and fabrication tools to improve our common knowledge about cell-cell and cell-environment interactions. In this work, Michele Bianchi  shows that different kinds of signals, such as chemical, topographical, and electrical signals,  can be arranged in a highly-controlled way. Furthermore, Michele uses scale lengths ranging from several micrometers to a few nanometers, through the employment of unconventional fabrication techniques. For each signal, Michele chose properly designed materials and fabrication methods. The external signals are capable of controlling cell adhesion and growth, opening the way for a systematic investigation of the environmental features affecting cell behaviour.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bianchi, Michele

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biophysik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik, Medizinische Werkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Medizintechnik, Biomedizintechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Keramik, Glas, Sonstige Werkstoffe
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Biophysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Experimental Techniques.- Stable Non-Covalent Functionalization Of Teflon-AF (Chemical Control).- Multiscale Patterning Of TiO2 For Cell Growth Control (Topographical Control).- Control Of Neural Cell Adhesion On 3D-SWCNT (Electrical Control).- Lithographical Controlled Etching (Appendix).

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Michele Bianchi
University of Bologna
CNR-Institute of Nanostructured Materials (ISMN)
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