Influence of carbon nanoparticles on the conductive properties of composite material for nerve conductors

Although human peripheral nerves are able to regenerate after trauma, this spontaneous process may not be enough to achieve proper functional recovery. This work focuses on the development of porous electroconductive conduits with carbon nanoparticles and conduits coated with PLA (polylactic acid) h...

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Main Authors: Sukhodub, Liudmyla, Kumeda, Mariia, Sukhodub, Leonid, Tsyndrenko, Oleksandr, Krmela, Jan, Krmelová, Vladimíra
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopolymers
Composite materials
Nanoparticles
Peripheral nerves
Polylactic acid
Surface layers
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Summary:Although human peripheral nerves are able to regenerate after trauma, this spontaneous process may not be enough to achieve proper functional recovery. This work focuses on the development of porous electroconductive conduits with carbon nanoparticles and conduits coated with PLA (polylactic acid) hydrophobic layers. Those conduits are based on natural biopolymers and are considered suitable candidates for future implantation studies. The carbon nanoparticles represented by fullerene С60 and SWCNTs significantly reduce the degree of porosity of the synthesized materials and enhance their electroconductivity. An additional PLA surface layer reduces materials swelling.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/5.0172965