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Biopolymer Solution. Background: Using pulsed laser-generated multiphoton excitation to fabricate micron scale hydrogel matrices from biopolymer solutions. Biopolymer Hydrogel Matrix. Focused, pulsed laser. Microscope Objective.
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Biopolymer Solution Background: Using pulsed laser-generated multiphoton excitation to fabricate micron scale hydrogel matrices from biopolymer solutions. Biopolymer Hydrogel Matrix Focused, pulsed laser Microscope Objective Motivation: Use this method to fabricate cell scaffolds for neural tissue engineering applications. Goal:Fabricate hydrogel microstructures with tunable functional and mechanical properties.
Diffusible Gradients Hill & Shear, Analytical Chemistry, 2006
Next • Functionalization – continue work with diffusible gradients in flow chamber • Modulus – Currently quantifying data from first experiment with Ti:S fabricated structures • CNT – effect of CNT on modulus of GMHA/BSA hybrid structures. • Combined study – Functionalize slabs, note effect on modulus