Photopatterning of conductive hydrogels which exhibit tissue-like properties
Léo Sifringer, Lina De Windt, Stéphane Bernhard, Giulia Amos, Blandine Clément, Jens Duru, Mark W. Tibbitt, Christina M. Tringides
Abstract
Conductive hydrogels patterned with a confocal laser can produce complex shapes that support neuronal growth for over 7 weeks.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsMaterials scienceElectrical conductorNanotechnologyComposite materialPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceChemical engineeringEngineering3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchCellular Mechanics and InteractionsNeuroscience and Neural Engineering