title: Synergistic Effect of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene on Diopside Scaffolds.
abstract: A synergetic effect between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene on diopside (Di) scaffolds was demonstrated. 3D network architecture in the matrix was formed through the 1D CNTs inlaid among the 2D graphene platelets (GNPs). The mechanical properties of the CNTs/GNPs/Di scaffolds were significantly improved compared with the CNTs/Di scaffolds and GNPs/Di scaffolds. In addition, the scaffolds exhibited excellent apatite-forming ability, a modest degradation rate, and stable mechanical properties in simulated body fluid (SBF). Moreover, cell culturing tests indicated that the scaffolds supported the cells attachment and proliferation. Taken together, the CNTs/GNPs/Di scaffolds offered great potential for bone tissue engineering.
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
authors.forename: Tingting
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: College of Chemistry, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China.
authors.forename: Ping
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
authors.forename: Chengde
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
authors.forename: Pei
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Feng
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China.
authors.forename: Youwen
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Deng
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of High Performance Complex Manufacturing, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
authors.forename: Cijun
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Shuai
authors.affiliation: School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China; Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital and The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
authors.forename: Shuping
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Peng
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000494:pharmacology; D016923:Cell Death / Q000187:drug effects; D045744:Cell Line, Tumor; D048430:Cell Shape / Q000187:drug effects; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D019245:Compressive Strength / Q000187:drug effects; D006108:Graphite / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008970:Molecular Weight; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012824:Silicic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017550:Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon; D012824:Silicic Acid; C074224:diopside; D006108:Graphite