Electrospinning of scaffolds from Polycaprolactone with carbon nanotubes for electrode applications
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Authors
Chavez, Eva
Patra, Prabir (Advisor)
Issue Date
2023-03-24
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Electrospinning , Carbon Nanotubes , Polycaprolactone
Alternative Title
Abstract
Electrospinning is a common method for producing fibrous scaffolds with a high ratio of surface area to volume, which is advantageous for tissue engineering applications. Because of their unique electrical, mechanical, and biological properties, the incorporation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to electrospun scaffolds has gained substantial attention in recent years. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer that has been widely utilized in tissue engineering applications using electrospinning. In this study, PCL and CNTs were employed to produce electrospun scaffolds with better mechanical and electrical properties for a prospective electrode application. The resulting scaffolds will demonstrate higher mechanical properties, such as greater tensile strength and modulus, as well as improved electrical conductivity due to the incorporation of CNTs. These scaffolds may be utilized to create tissue-engineered structures with better functionality and electrochemical characteristics.
Description
UB Rise 2023
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering