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Application of carbon nanotubes to wound healing biotechnology

  • Trevor J. Simmons
  • , Christopher J. Rivet
  • , Gurtej Singh
  • , Julie Beaudet
  • , Eric Sterner
  • , Daniela Guzman
  • , Daniel P. Hashim
  • , Sang Hyun Lee
  • , Guoguang Qian
  • , Kim M. Lewis
  • , Pankaj Karande
  • , Pulickel M. Ajayan
  • , Ryan J. Gilbert
  • , Jonathan S. Dordick
  • , Robert J. Linhardt
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi
  • Rice University
  • Konkuk University

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes have remained at the center of nanotechnology research for the past two decades, and have been increasingly present in the areas of biology and biotechnology. While questions still remain about the toxicity of these materials, there is great interest in exploiting their unique properties to create innovative biotechnology applications. The application of carbon nanotubes to wound healing offers the possibility of dressings with enhanced functionality, controlled delivery of antiseptics, and real-time monitoring of healing events. By briefly examining the development of wound healing biotechnology, a context for the use of carbon nanotubes in modern medical practices can be established. Several applications have been evaluated by preliminary studies herein to provide a proof-of-concept demonstration of the potential of carbon nanotubes to be incorporated into wound healing biotechnology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanomaterials for Biomedicine
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Pages155-174
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)9780841227187
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 7 2012

Publication series

NameACS Symposium Series
Volume1119
ISSN (Print)0097-6156
ISSN (Electronic)1947-5918

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