Carbon nanotubes for biological devices

A. García*, I. Bustero, R. Muñoz, L. Goikotxea, I. Obieta

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Resumen

The unique properties of carbon nanotubes open attractive possibilities in many applications areas, for instance as biological devices. Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWNT) have been synthesized by Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) and the influence of certain process variables in the final product yield have been studied. In addition, purification treatment applied at synthesized carbon nanotubes, has been developed. Biocompatibility tests have demonstrated that purified carbon nanotubes are non-cytotoxic. Finally, a functionalization process is developed to help in carbon nanotubes-biomolecule interaction.

Idioma originalInglés
Páginas (desde-hasta)1117-1123
Número de páginas7
PublicaciónPhysica Status Solidi (A) Applications and Materials Science
Volumen203
N.º6
DOI
EstadoPublicada - may 2006

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