Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
The interest in polymer based composites for tissue engineering applications has been increasing in recent years. Nanotubes materials, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and noncarbonic nanotubes, with unique electrical, mechanical, and surface properties, such as high aspect ratio, have long been re...
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| description | The interest in polymer based composites for tissue engineering applications has been increasing in recent years. Nanotubes materials, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and noncarbonic nanotubes, with unique electrical, mechanical, and surface properties, such as high aspect ratio, have long been recognized as effective reinforced materials for enhancing the mechanical properties of polymer matrix. This review paper is an attempt to present a coherent yet concise review on the mechanical and biocompatibility properties of CNTs and noncarbonic nanotubes/polymer composites, such as Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and Tungsten disulfide nanotubes (WSNTs) reinforced polymer composites which are used as scaffolds for tissue engineering. We also introduced different preparation methods of CNTs/polymer composites, such as in situ polymerization, solution mixing, melt blending, and latex technology, each of them has its own advantages. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-80718bdfb5c243afa62952a3daca06a92025-08-20T03:35:14ZengWileyInternational Journal of Polymer Science1687-94221687-94302014-01-01201410.1155/2014/805634805634Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue EngineeringWei Wang0Susan Liao1Ming Liu2Qian Zhao3Yuhe Zhu4Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, No. 117, Shenyang 110002, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, SingaporeDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, No. 117, Shenyang 110002, ChinaDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, No. 117, Shenyang 110002, ChinaDepartment of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Nanjing North Street, Heping District, No. 117, Shenyang 110002, ChinaThe interest in polymer based composites for tissue engineering applications has been increasing in recent years. Nanotubes materials, including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and noncarbonic nanotubes, with unique electrical, mechanical, and surface properties, such as high aspect ratio, have long been recognized as effective reinforced materials for enhancing the mechanical properties of polymer matrix. This review paper is an attempt to present a coherent yet concise review on the mechanical and biocompatibility properties of CNTs and noncarbonic nanotubes/polymer composites, such as Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and Tungsten disulfide nanotubes (WSNTs) reinforced polymer composites which are used as scaffolds for tissue engineering. We also introduced different preparation methods of CNTs/polymer composites, such as in situ polymerization, solution mixing, melt blending, and latex technology, each of them has its own advantages.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/805634 |
| spellingShingle | Wei Wang Susan Liao Ming Liu Qian Zhao Yuhe Zhu Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering International Journal of Polymer Science |
| title | Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering |
| title_full | Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering |
| title_fullStr | Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering |
| title_full_unstemmed | Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering |
| title_short | Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering |
| title_sort | polymer composites reinforced by nanotubes as scaffolds for tissue engineering |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/805634 |
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