Graphene-based nanocomposites used as a suitable biomaterial for neural growth and networking

O'Shea, Bailey

Graphene-based nanocomposites used as a suitable biomaterial for neural growth and networking

dc.contributor.author	O'Shea, Bailey
dc.date.accessioned	2020-05-08T20:14:10Z
dc.date.available	2020-05-08T20:14:10Z
dc.date.issued	2020
dc.description.abstract	A novelty to counter neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or peripheral nerve injury (PNI) has been in high demand for the past century. Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known disorder that causes nerve tissue to progressively degrade with time. Additionally, PNI is refers to an array of conditions that cause peripheral nerve damage; for example, brachial plexus injury and Wallerian degeneration are considered to be PNIs. Current treatments, such as pharmaceutical drugs and surgery, are reported to help manage symptoms caused by these injuries and disorders. Microsurgeries are being utilized to alleviate pain from PNI, however, because human biology is so complex which hinders neuronal regeneration, any damage caused may be permanent. While these procedures are effective, they are reported to lack post-neurorepair recoveries and growth [1]. Thus, the need for a commodity to rejuvenate the damaged neuronal tissue has seen a great deal of attention.
dc.identifier.citation	O'Shea, B. Graphene-based nanocomposites used as a suitable biomaterial for neural growth and networking. 2020.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1920/11758
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.rights	Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/
dc.subject	Biomaterials
dc.subject	Neural Tissue Engineering
dc.title	Graphene-based nanocomposites used as a suitable biomaterial for neural growth and networking
dc.type	Other