Attenuation of the in vitro neurotoxicity of 316L SS by graphene oxide surface coating.

ABSTRACT: A persistent theme in biomaterials research comprises of surface engineering and modification of bare metallic substrates for improved cellular response and biocompatibility. Graphene Oxide (GO), a derivative of graphene, has outstanding chemical and mechanical properties; its large surface to volume ratio, ease of surface modification and processing make GO an attractive coating material. GO-coatings have been extensively studied as biosensors. Further owing to its surface nano-architecture, GO-coated surfaces promote cell adhesion and growth, making it suitable for tissue engineering applications. The need to improve the long-term durability and therapeutic effectiveness of commercially available bare 316L stainless steel (SS) surfaces led us to adopt a polymer-free approach which is cos

SUBMITTER: Tasnim N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5312756 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature