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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Main Authors:	Wei Wang, Susan Liao, Ming Liu, Qian Zhao, Yuhe Zhu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:	International Journal of Polymer Science
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/805634

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spelling	doaj-80718bdfb5c243afa62952a3daca06a92020-11-24T23:42:20ZengHindawi LimitedInternational 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
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title	Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
title_short	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_sort	polymer composites reinforced by nanotubes as scaffolds for tissue engineering
publisher	Hindawi Limited
series	International Journal of Polymer Science
issn	1687-9422 1687-9430
publishDate	2014-01-01
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.
url	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/805634
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Polymer Composites Reinforced by Nanotubes as Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

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