Investigation of Crosslinked Silica Aerogels for Implant Applications
Abstract
Silica-based Aerogels have a number of unique properties that make them suitable for a range of applications. These include superior thermal, acoustic, and electrical insulation capabilities, all associated with the highly-porous nature of this class of materials. Crosslinked (X) silica aerogels have improved mechanical and surface properties making them suitable for biomedical device applications, particularly in the peripheral regions of the body. Aerogel's ability to dampen sounds waves is particularly important since it would allow an external non-invasive imaging technique for aerogel based implants. The biocompatibility of this class of material must be addressed prior to the development of in vivo imaging data. In this work, the authors report on the growth and interaction of Opossum Kidney cells and dorsal root ganglia on crosslinked silica aerogels, paving the way for implant applications.
Recommended Citation
F. Sabri et al., "Investigation of Crosslinked Silica Aerogels for Implant Applications," Proceedings of the 2011 Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Conferenct (2011, Knoxville, TN), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Mar 2011.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/BSEC.2011.5872330
Meeting Name
2011 Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Conferenct, BSEC 2011 (2011: Mar. 15-17, Knoxville, TN)
Department(s)
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Crystals; Glass; Silicon compounds
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2011 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
17 Mar 2011
