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Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical Engineering

Synthesis of Keratin-based Nanofiber for Biomedical Engineering

Published on: February 7, 2016

Conductive fibers for biomedical applications.

Leqian Wei^1,2, Shasha Wang^1,2, Mengqi Shan^1,2

¹Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China.

Bioactive Materials

|October 31, 2022

Summary

Conductive fibers offer flexible, damage-avoiding solutions for biomedical electronics. This review details their fabrication and applications in tissue regeneration and healthcare bioelectronics.

Keywords:

Conductive biomaterials Conductive fibers Implantable bioelectronics Tissue repair Wearable bioelectronics

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Bioelectricity regulates cell activity and tissue function.
Biomedical electronic constructs interface with biological systems via electrical signals.
Conductive fibers offer advantages like flexibility and tunable properties for biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review fabrication technologies for conductive fibers and their assemblies.
To update on the biomedical applications of conductive fibrous constructs.
To discuss challenges and future perspectives in this field.

Main Methods:

Review of current fabrication techniques: wet spinning, microfluidic spinning, electrospinning, 3D printing.
Discussion of surface modification strategies for fibers and assemblies.
Synthesis of information on diverse biomedical applications.

Main Results:

Established fabrication methods for conductive fibers.
Highlighted applications in tissue engineering, implantable bioelectronics, and wearable bioelectronics.
Identified key advantages of conductive fibers in biomedical contexts.

Conclusions:

Conductive fibers are promising for advanced biomedical electronic constructs.
Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock future potential.
These materials are crucial for developing next-generation regenerative medicine and healthcare devices.