Step-Index Optical Fiber Made of Biocompatible Hydrogels.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201501603 and PMC identifier 4503511.
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Abstract
A biocompatible step-index optical fiber made of poly(ethylene glycol) and alginate hydrogels is demonstrated. The fabricated fiber exhibits excellent light-guiding efficiency in biological tissues. Moreover, the core of hydrogel fibers can be easily doped with functional molecules and nanoparticles for localized light emission, sensing, and therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Biocompatible Materials
- Hydrogels
- Optical Fibers