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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:47Isothermal UV-Curving of Norland Optical Adhesive 63 (NOA63) and Shape Memory Characterization
- 03:23Preparation of Active Cell Culture Substrates
- 05:11Active Cell Culture Experiment
- 07:22Active Cell Culture on Shape Memory Polymers: Representative Results
- 10:02Conclusion
A method for developing cell culture substrates with the ability to change topography during culture is described. The method makes use of smart materials known as shape memory polymers that have the ability to memorize a permanent shape. This concept is adaptable to a wide range of materials and applications.
Tags
Shape Memory PolymersSMPsSmart MaterialsStimulus-responsive MaterialsTransition TemperatureMelting TemperatureGlass Transition TemperatureConformational EntropyRubber Elasticity TheorySemi-crystalline StateGlassy StateMacroscopic Shape FixingShape RecoveryMechanical Properties Of CellsCell-environment Interactions
