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Self-Assembly and Biomaterials

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: An interesting field within the broad subject of biomaterials is the chemical and physical crafting of materials that can functionally substitute or help regenerate the organs and tissues of the human body. Regeneration is the new dimension of this field as opposed to the more established area of permanent implants and devices to substitute natural structures and functions. With the advent of nanoscience, the field is experiencing a renaissance by embracing the vision that artificial nanostructures of the self-assembling type could be designed for highly specific functions to promote regenerative processes.

Source: Nano Letters

DOI: 10.1021/nl103567y

Author: Samuel I. Stupp

Institution: Northwestern University

Language: English

Topic: Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, Harvard University, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Awards: Nanotechnology Strategies for Growth of Bones and Teeth, Bioactive Scaffolds for Regeneration in Spinal Cord Injury