ISSN: 1546-962X
CODEN: JAIOAD
Published Online: 3 August 2005
Page Count: 10

Biocomposites: Exploring Surface Texture for Cell Adhesion

Ribeiro, R
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Asthana, P
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Ingole, S
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Shi, B
Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK

Kuhn, T
Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK

Liang, H
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

(Received 28 April 2005; accepted 30 June 2005)

Abstract

This paper discusses the principles behind effects of surface roughness and porosity of materials on cell adhesion, an important question in biocomposites. Literature provided controversial reports of surface roughness effects. We used new evidence to illustrate how cells are attached to polymeric materials.

Keywords:
surgical implants, biomaterials, nano tubes, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy

Paper ID: JAI14124
DOI: 10.1520/JAI14124
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