Polythiophenes in biological applications.
J Nanosci Nanotechnol
; 14(1): 250-72, 2014 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24730262
ABSTRACT
Polythiophene and its derivatives have shown tremendous potential for interfacing electrically conducting polymers with biological applications. These semiconducting organic polymers are relatively soft, conduct electrons and ions, have low cytotoxicity, and can undergo facile chemical modifications. In addition, the reduction in electrical impedance of electrodes coated with polythiophenes may prove to be invaluable for a stable and permanent connection between devices and biological tissues. This review article focuses on the synthesis and some key applications of polythiophenes in multidisciplinary areas at the interface with biology. These polymers have shown tremendous potential in biological applications such as diagnostics, therapy, drug delivery, imaging, implant devices and artificial organs.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Polymers
/
Thiophenes
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Electrodes, Implanted
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Nanocapsules
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nanosci Nanotechnol
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article