[HTML][HTML] Hierarchical fibrous guiding cues at different scales influence linear neurite extension

A Omidinia-Anarkoli, JW Ephraim, R Rimal… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2020 - Elsevier
Surface topographies at micro-and nanoscales can influence different cellular behavior,
such as their growth rate and directionality. While different techniques have been …

Controlled dynamics of neural tumor cells by templated liquid crystalline polymer networks

J Jiang, NP Dhakal, Y Guo, C Andre… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The ability to control the alignment and organization of cell populations has great potential
for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. A variety of approaches such as nano …

Self-assembly of aqueous soft matter patterned by liquid-crystal polymer networks for controlling the dynamics of bacteria

NP Dhakal, J Jiang, Y Guo, C Peng - ACS applied materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The study of controlling the molecular self-assembly of aqueous soft matter is a fundamental
scheme across multiple disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, and materials …

Nerve response to superelastic shape memory polyurethane aerogels

MR Sala, O Skalli, N Leventis, F Sabri - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
We have previously shown the suitability of aerogels as scaffolds for neuronal cells. Here,
we report on the use of superelastic shape memory polyurethane aerogels (SSMPA) …

Enhanced neurite outgrowth on electrically conductive carbon aerogel substrates in the presence of an external electric field

MR Sala, S Chandrasekaran, O Skalli, M Worsley… - Soft Matter, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Previous works from our laboratory have firmly established that aerogels are a suitable
substrate to elicit accelerated neurite extension. On non-conducting aerogels, in the …

K-wave modelling of ultrasound wave propagation in aerogels and the effect of physical parameters on attenuation and loss

S Ghimire, F Sabri - Applied Physics A, 2023 - Springer
The complex and highly tortuous microstructure of aerogels has led to the superior
insulating capabilities that aerogels are known for. This open cell microstructure has also …

Spectral and texture properties of hydrophobic aerogel powders obtained from room temperature drying

D Shandurkov, P Ignatov, I Spassova, S Gutzov - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Attenuated Total Reflectance Infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy and texture measurements
based on nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms are combined to characterize silica …

Optimal structural and physical properties of aerogels for promoting robust neurite extension in vitro

MR Sala, O Skalli, F Sabri - Biomaterials Advances, 2022 - Elsevier
Cell behaviour is influenced by external factors including the physical properties of the
substrate such as its surface topography and stiffness. Recent studies have demonstrated …

Noninvasive detection, tracking, and characterization of aerogel implants using diagnostic ultrasound

S Ghimire, MR Sala, S Chandrasekaran… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Medical implants are routinely tracked and monitored using different techniques, such as
MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound. Due to the need for ionizing radiation, the two former methods …

Investigation and characterization of time-dependent degradation of X-Ca-alginate aerogels for biomedical applications

M Rodriguez Sala, S Ghimire, G Raptopoulos… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Polyurea-crosslinked calcium alginate (X-Ca-Alg) aerogels were investigated under
physiological relevant conditions and showed signs of degradation. Geometric and spectral …