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Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical Engineering
Published on: February 7, 2016
Nanofibers for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications
Rahimeh Rasouli1, Ahmed Barhoum2,3, Mikhael Bechelany3
1Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences-International Campus, 14177-43373, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
Unique features of nanofibers provide enormous potential in the field of biomedical and healthcare applications. Many studies have proven the extreme potential of nanofibers in front of current challenges in the medical and healthcare field. This review highlights the nanofiber technologies, unique properties, fabrication techniques (i.e., physical, chemical, and biological methods), and emerging applications in biomedical and healthcare fields. It summarizes the recent researches on nanofibers for drug delivery systems and controlled drug release, tissue-engineered scaffolds, dressings for wound healing, biosensors, biomedical devices, medical implants, skin care, as well as air, water, and blood purification systems. Attention is given to different types of fibers (e.g., mesoporous, hollow, core-shell nanofibers) fabricated from various materials and their potential biomedical applications.
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