Nanostructured aligned CNT platforms enhance the controlled release of a neurotrophic protein from polypyrrole.
An aligned CNT array membrane electrode has been used as a nanostructured supporting platform for polypyrrole (PPy) films, exhibiting significant improvement in the controlled release of neurotrophin. In terms of linearity of release, stimulated to unstimulated control of NT-3 release and increased mass and % release of incorporated NT-3, the nanostructured material performed more favourably than the flat PPy film.
Thompson
Brianna C
BC
ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
Chen
Jun
J
Moulton
Simon E
SE
Wallace
Gordon G
GG
D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004566:Electrodes; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D020933:Neurotrophin 3 / Q000032:analysis*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D011758:Pyrroles / Q000737:chemistry*
D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon; D020933:Neurotrophin 3; D011108:Polymers; D011758:Pyrroles; C067635:polypyrrole