Nanotechnologies in neural tissue engineering

Biological systems are created from hierarchical structures assembled from nanoscale building blocks. These nanoscale components are assembled to form macroscale structures with specific shape and function. Nanotechnology provides a new tool to fabricate, measure, probe, and interface with these biological systems at the atomic and molecular levels, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nm. This capacity affords precise control over a number of physical and functional properties that are unique to specific applications [1], including mechanical, physical, chemical, and electrical properties of materials. Potentially, materials created using nanotechnology have size scales and properties engineered to interact in controlled ways with their biological counterparts, ultimately leading to enhanced biocompatibility and functionality [2].

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Author Ravi Venkat Bellamkonda Biomedical Engineering