| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/C519949/1 |
| Title: |
Bone Tissue Scaffolds Reinforced and Activated with Carbon Nanotubes |
| Principal Investigator: |
Shaffer, Professor M |
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Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
Imperial College London |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
06 November 2004 |
Ends: |
05 May 2006 |
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101,641
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| Biomaterials |
Materials Characterisation |
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Initial reports indicate that carbon nanotubes and nanofibres can interact favourably with cells, promoting desirable cell adhesion whilst suppressing scar formation. The combination of these effects with the remarkable intrinsic properties (e.g. high mechanical strength and electrical conductivity) of carbon nanotubes, creates promising opportunities for the use of nanotube/nanofibre nanocomposites as tissue scaffolds and biomedical implants. The proposed project will explore the fundamental interactions of osteoblast cells with pure and composite nanotube/nanofibre films, as well as the fabrication of prototype nanocomposite tissue scaffolds. Confirmation of enhanced cell attachment, proliferation and differentiation within such reinforced structures would support the development of major new research efforts, and would promise significant clinical benefits.
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