Bioinspired tough gel sheath for robust and versatile surface functionalization
Zhenwei Ma, Zhen Yang, Qiman Gao, Guangyu Bao, Amin Valiei, Fan Yang, Ran Huo, Chen Wang, Guolong Song, Dongling Ma, Zu‐Hua Gao, Jianyu Li
Abstract
). The surface stiffness, friction, and drag of the suture when interfacing with tissues can be markedly reduced, without compromising the tensile strength. Versatile functionalization of the suture for infection prevention, wound monitoring, drug delivery, and near-infrared imaging is then presented. This platform technology is applicable to other fiber-based devices and foreseen to affect broad technological areas ranging from wound management to smart textiles.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationNanotechnologyMaterials scienceSurface (topology)Computer scienceChemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringMathematicsGeometryBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity