Towards brain-tissue-like biomaterials.
basic_science · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 32647269.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-020-17245-x and PMC identifier 7347841.
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Abstract
Many biomaterials have been developed which aim to match the elastic modulus of the brain for improved interfacing. However, other properties such as ultimate toughness, tensile strength, poroviscoelastic responses, energy dissipation, conductivity, and mass diffusivity also need to be considered.
Medical subject headings
- Biocompatible Materials
- Brain