Magnetic nanotubes and their potential use in neuroscience applications

Linfeng Chen; Jining Xie; Malathi Srivatsan; Vijay K. Varadan

doi:10.1117/12.668748

31 March 2006 Magnetic nanotubes and their potential use in neuroscience applications

Linfeng Chen, Jining Xie, Malathi Srivatsan, Vijay K. Varadan

Proceedings Volume 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology; 61720J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668748
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper presents our study on the synthesis and properties of magnetic nanotubes and their potential in neuroscience applications. Magnetic nanotubes were prepared by solution filtration through a template followed by thermal annealing and reduction. SEM and TEM were performed to characterize the as-prepared materials. To explore the potential use of magnetic nanotubes in neuroscience applications, we cultured neurons on iron oxide nanotube mats, and tested the effects of magnetic nanotubes on the growth of neurons. Based on our preliminary result, three original approaches for investigating and modulating neuron activities using magnetic nanotubes are proposed. The progress in this area of investigation could help to find better treatment for diseases in nervous systems in the future.

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Linfeng Chen, Jining Xie, Malathi Srivatsan, and Vijay K. Varadan "Magnetic nanotubes and their potential use in neuroscience applications", Proc. SPIE 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology, 61720J (31 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.668748

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