A simple method for micropatterning nanofibrous hydrogel film

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2016 Aug:2016:145-148. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2016.7590661.

Abstract

This paper propose a new fabrication process for micropatterning a nanofibrous thin film made of bacterial cellulose(BC). BC is a hydrogel produced by specific bacteria and composed of pure cellulosic nanoflbers exhibiting 3D network structure. Such nanofibrous structure is found to be appropriate for adhesion of anchorage-dependent cells. Furthermore, BC shows high biocompatibility and mechanical toughness. Thus, the microfabrication technique for BC broadens potentials for applications. In this study, we report a new method for micropatterning BC film with feature resolution comparable with photolithography technology.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biotechnology
  • Cellulose / chemistry
  • Methylgalactosides / chemistry*
  • Nanofibers / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Methylgalactosides
  • hydrogel film
  • Cellulose