Beyond polydimethylsiloxane: alternative materials for fabrication of organ-on-a-chip devices and microphysiological systems
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is the predominant material used for organ-on-a-chip devices
and microphysiological systems (MPSs) due to its ease-of-use, elasticity, optical …
and microphysiological systems (MPSs) due to its ease-of-use, elasticity, optical …
Functional and biomimetic materials for engineering of the three-dimensional cell microenvironment
The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …
Interwoven aligned conductive nanofiber yarn/hydrogel composite scaffolds for engineered 3D cardiac anisotropy
Mimicking the anisotropic cardiac structure and guiding 3D cellular orientation play a critical
role in designing scaffolds for cardiac tissue regeneration. Significant advances have been …
role in designing scaffolds for cardiac tissue regeneration. Significant advances have been …
[PDF][PDF] A bioinspired, reusable, paper‐based system for high‐performance large‐scale evaporation
Y Liu, S Yu, R Feng, A Bernard, Y Liu, Y Zhang… - Advanced …, 2015 - academia.edu
DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201500135 the application and the reuse of the plasmonic system. At
the present stage, it is not feasible to directly apply the assembled plasmonic film in such a …
the present stage, it is not feasible to directly apply the assembled plasmonic film in such a …
Fabrication techniques for microfluidic paper-based analytical devices and their applications for biological testing: A review
Y Xia, J Si, Z Li - Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2016 - Elsevier
Paper is increasingly recognized as a user-friendly and ubiquitous substrate for construction
of microfluidic devices. Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) provide an …
of microfluidic devices. Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) provide an …
Engineered in vitro disease models
The ultimate goal of most biomedical research is to gain greater insight into mechanisms of
human disease or to develop new and improved therapies or diagnostics. Although great …
human disease or to develop new and improved therapies or diagnostics. Although great …
Emerging applications of paper-based analytical devices for drug analysis: A review
The use of paper microfluidics to perform chemical measurements for various analytical
applications has gained interest over the last decade. One of the growing applications of …
applications has gained interest over the last decade. One of the growing applications of …
Biomedical applications of layer‐by‐layer self‐assembly for cell encapsulation: Current status and future perspectives
Encapsulating living cells within multilayer functional shells is a crucial extension of cellular
functions and a further development of cell surface engineering. In the last decade, cell …
functions and a further development of cell surface engineering. In the last decade, cell …
In vitro cardiac tissue models: current status and future prospects
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Achieving the next phase
of potential treatment strategies and better prognostic tools will require a concerted effort …
of potential treatment strategies and better prognostic tools will require a concerted effort …
Electrically activated paper actuators
MM Hamedi, VE Campbell… - Advanced Functional …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
This paper describes the design and fabrication of electrically controlled paper actuators that
operate based on the dimensional changes that occur in paper when the moisture absorbed …
operate based on the dimensional changes that occur in paper when the moisture absorbed …