ABSTRACT
In a natural environment, the cells of our body interact with the extracellular matrix (ECM) that is surrounding them. When examined from a topographical point of view, it becomes apparent that the ECM is structured as a mixture of pores, ridges, and bers, which all are sized in the nanoscale range.1-3 From this perspective, it has been suggested that it could be worthwhile to develop man-made materials of similar dimensions. Such biomimetic nanomaterials could harbor great promise in advanced medical applications, and in this chapter we will focus on the relation between such nanomaterials
CONTENTS
4.1 Nanohydroxyapatite ....................................................................................54 4.1.1 Preparation of Nanohydroxyapatite ..............................................55 4.1.2 Nanohydroxyapatite Composite Materials ..................................56 4.1.3 Nanohydroxyapatite Coatings ....................................................... 57
4.2 Nanobers .....................................................................................................58 4.2.1 Fabrication of Nanobrous Scaffolds by Electrospinning ......... 59 4.2.2 Modication of Nanobrous Scaffolds ......................................... 61
4.3 Carbon Nanotubes ....................................................................................... 62 4.3.1 Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes ................................................64
