Multi-photon polymerization of bio-inspired, thymol-functionalized hybrid materials with biocompatible and antimicrobial activity
Kostas Parkatzidis, Μaria Chatzinikolaidou, Eleftherios Koufakis, M. Kaliva, Maria Farsari, Maria Vamvakaki
Abstract
Thymyl-methacrylate functionalized, hybrid 3D scaffolds, fabricated by multi-photon lithography, exhibit excellent biocompatibility and antimicrobial action for bone and dental tissue engineering.
Topics & Concepts
BiocompatibilityAntimicrobialBiocompatible materialTwo-photon excitation microscopyMethacrylatePolymerizationMaterials scienceNanotechnologyLithographyPolymethyl methacrylateChemistryBiomedical engineeringPolymerOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsComposite materialOpticsMedicineMetallurgyPhysicsFluorescenceAnesthesia and Neurotoxicity ResearchAnesthesia and Pain ManagementDental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques