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A Novel Embedded Nanowire Plate System/technology
About
Researchers have developed a simple method of fabricating a tough coating of titanate nanowire bioscaffolds on a solid titanium substrate. As titanium is a biocompatible material, the new titanate nanowire surface opens the possibility of medical applications. The bottom of the nanowires are embedded into a macro-scale titanium plate, and then grow together at their top ends to produce a bioscaffold with interconnected macropores of 2-10 micrometers. The mesh mimics the natural extracellular matrix and exhibits good cellular compatibility, mechanical toughness, and structural robustness. The porous coating has potential for developing new tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and photocatalysis nanotechnologies.
Key Benefits
* Simple * Economic/Cost Effective * Scalable * Environmentally benign
Applications
* Stenting with on-site drug release for anti-restenosis * Providing a bio-compatible mechanical support and matrix for the growth of new bone cells * A dental material with on-site drug release and improved implantation for dental replacements * Airplane external coating to reflect/adsorb electromagnetic waves * Ship coating to release chemicals for anti-fouling * High-temp heterogeneous catalysis (e.g. oil cracking)