Advanced Functional Nanomaterials for Biological Processes

Abstract

During the course of this project, we performed research in the area of tissue engineering/bone regeneration and cancer nanotechnology. The primary focus of the tissue engineering program was to understand the biophysiological activity of the complex multicomponent nanopolymeric scaffolds in goat models for the regeneration of bone tissue and BMP delivery. For the cancer research, we focused on synthesizing highly functional nanomaterials that have both magnetic and spectroscopic properties. They were linked with targeting agents and used for successful Radio-Frequency (RF) driven thermal ablation of cancer cells in vitro. We also designed a platform technology for the accurate delivery of cancer cells in circulation based on a photothermal/photoacoustic approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA599898

Entities

People

  • Alexandru S. Biris
  • Vladimir P. Zharov

Organizations

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanotechnology
  • Peptide Growth Factors

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech