Quantitative investigations of nanoscale elasticity of nanofibrillar matrices

Volkan M. Tiryaki, Adeel A. Khan, Alicia Pastor, Raed A. Alduhaileb, Roberto Delgado-Rivera, Ijaz Ahmed, Sally A. Meiners, Virginia M. Ayres

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Abstract

Recent research indicates that nanophysical properties as well as biochemical cues can influence cellular re-colonization of a tissue scaffold. It has also been shown nanoscale elasticity can strongly influence cellular responses. In the present work, quantitative investigations of the elasticity of a nanofibrillar matrix scaffold that has demonstrated promise for spinal cord injury repair are compared with complementary transmission electron microscopy investigations, performed to assess nanofiber internal structures. Interpretive model improvements are identified and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer Nanofibers - Fundamental Studies and Emerging Applications
Pages35-40
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 30 Nov 20094 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1240
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2009 MRS Fall Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period30/11/094/12/09

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