Chondrocyte morphology on polymer-silica nanocomposites prepared by sol-gel technique

Costa Martínez, E., Rodríguez Hernández, J.C., Gómez Ribelles, J.L., Monleón Pradas, M. and Salmerón Sánchez, M. (2009) Chondrocyte morphology on polymer-silica nanocomposites prepared by sol-gel technique. In: 17th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-17), Edinburgh UK, 27-31 Jul 2009,

Abstract

Polymer-silica nanocompostites based on poly(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate), PHEA, were prepared with different amounts of silica ranging from 5 to 30 wt.%. Chondrocyte adhesion and morphology was investigated as a function of the amount of silica in the system. Peculiar cell behaviour was shown to occur as the fraction of silica in the system increases.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Salmeron-Sanchez, Professor Manuel
• Authors: Costa Martínez, E., Rodríguez Hernández, J.C., Gómez Ribelles, J.L., Monleón Pradas, M., and Salmerón Sánchez, M.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering