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Nanostructured Substrates for Neural Interface
SWNT are not only strong but are electrically
conductive. LBL assembly of composites from SWNT lends
itself for the preparation of biomaterials for neural
support that can be used to guide the growth of these
cells. The electrical conductivity of the composites can
be used to stimulate the neurons or to monitor their
activity. The exceptional strength of the free-standing
LBL films from SWNT is also very convenient here because
it makes possible implantation of these conduits in
moving parts body (almost everything).
Project
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Layer-by-Layer Assembled Carbon Nanotube Composite Film
for Neural Interfacing /
Edward Jan
Selected
Publications
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Jan E, Kotov NA Successful
differentiation of mouse neural stem cells on
layer-by-layer assembled single-walled carbon nanotube
composite NANO LETTERS 7 (5): 1123-1128 MAY 2007
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Pappas TC, Wickramanyake WMS,
Jan E, et al. Nanoscale engineering of a cellular
interface with semiconductor nanoparticle films for
photoelectric stimulation of neurons NANO LETTERS 7 (2):
513-519 FEB 2007
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Gheith MK, Pappas TC, Liopo AV, et
al. Stimulation of neural cells by lateral
layer-by-layer films of single-walled currents in
conductive carbon nanotubes ADVANCED MATERIALS 18 (22):
2975+ NOV 17 2006
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Gheith MK, Sinani VA,
Wicksted JP, et al. Single-walled carbon nanotube
polyelectrolyte multilayers and freestanding films as a
biocompatible platformfor neuroprosthetic
implants ADVANCED MATERIALS 17 (22): 2663+ NOV 18 2005
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