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IMAGE: An implantable piezoelectric nanofiber polymer membrane delivers precise amounts of drugs under mechanical force. view more
Credit: Jin Nam/UCR
A membrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer s electric potential and slowly release the drugs.
The novel system, developed by a group led by bioengineers at UC Riverside and published in
ACS Applied Bio Materials, overcomes the biggest limitations of conventional drug administration and some controlled release methods, and could improve treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Parallel Session Seven: Agricultural Nanotechnology
Nanostructure-Enhanced Electron Transfer Devices for Agricultural Applications
Guigen Zhang, Department of Bioengineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clemson University, South Carolina, United States
In this talk, I will discuss our pursuit of engineering bridges to link the nano world to the real world we live in. I will present several paradigm-shifting concepts using our engineered nanostructures as novel electron transfer devices for biological and agricultural applications including food and water safety, bioconversion, environmental remediation, and bio-security. Selected case studies along with some promising results will be highlighted.
Nanotechnology and Agriculture in India: The Second Green Revolution?