In situ 3D Electrochemical Deposition of Conductive Poly(dopamine) Composites in Living Tissues for Biocompatible Man-Machine Interfaces
Abstract
This research project will develop materials for applications in regenerative, biodegradableinterfaces between engineered components and living tissue including nerves, muscle, and bone.Our approach will exploit state-of-the-art materials design, synthesis, and characterizationcapabilities that have been developed in the laboratories of the two principal investigatorsthrough several years of ongoing interactions. These methods include a) in situ electrochemicalformation of 3D poly(dopamine) objects in living tissues, b) in situ formation and regenerationof conductive interfaces made by all naturally-derived precursor materials including dopamine,nanocellulose, and silk fibroin, c) accelerated reliability tests of integrated functional interfaceswith tissues utilizing mechanical, electrochemical, and biological monitoring, d) a scientificunderstanding of structure-processing-properties relationship of our novel in situ 3D structures inliving systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 28, 2018
- Source ID
- FA23861814072
Entities
People
- David C. Martin
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Delaware