Conducting polymers have been largely used in biomedical field due to their peculiar properties in terms of electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, low density and versatile processability. Due to their particular mechanism of electrical conductivity similar to semiconductors, involving the mutual activity of electronic and ionic charge carriers, this polymers enable to successfully interface biological systems, improving signal transfer and cell communications. In this chapter, a classification of more commonly used conductive polymers will be provided, by highlighting the main advantages of their use in different applications fields, from tissue engineering to drug delivery, from cellular interfacing to biosensing.
Advanced organic electroactive nanomaterials for biomedical use
Simona Zuppolini;Vincenzo Guarino;Anna Borriello
2020
Abstract
Conducting polymers have been largely used in biomedical field due to their peculiar properties in terms of electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, low density and versatile processability. Due to their particular mechanism of electrical conductivity similar to semiconductors, involving the mutual activity of electronic and ionic charge carriers, this polymers enable to successfully interface biological systems, improving signal transfer and cell communications. In this chapter, a classification of more commonly used conductive polymers will be provided, by highlighting the main advantages of their use in different applications fields, from tissue engineering to drug delivery, from cellular interfacing to biosensing.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
