Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are nanometer-scale cylindrical graphitic struc-
tures that exhibit extraordinary physical properties as determined by their
structure [6]. Developing neural implants and the process of neuron regener-
ation are extremely di±cult. Nerve cells require the right environment and
the right growth factors at the right time to grow and proliferate. The elec-
trical conductive properties of these nanotubes o®er the possibility of using
it as a replacement to transmit and receive signals. The resulting 'hair like'
conductive wires that incorporate the properties of electrodes, permeable mi-
cro°uidic conduits and the porosity of the CNTs was found to promote cell
growth, migration and proliferation. The bridging consists either of an axon
or bundles of axons and dendrites. In some cases the bridge is covered with
clusters of cells [7]. These bridges form very e±ciently over quartz surfaces
which are apparently very poor surfaces for cell attachment. Fig. 2 shows the
evolution of a network generated by SWCNT and MWCNT. The data show
that cells ¯rst aggregate at the NT islands. As they complete this step axons
and dendrites begin to form and to build connections.
Also, has been observed for MWCNT higher connections than for SWCNT,
Figure 3.
tures that exhibit extraordinary physical properties as determined by their
structure [6]. Developing neural implants and the process of neuron regener-
ation are extremely di±cult. Nerve cells require the right environment and
the right growth factors at the right time to grow and proliferate. The elec-
trical conductive properties of these nanotubes o®er the possibility of using
it as a replacement to transmit and receive signals. The resulting 'hair like'
conductive wires that incorporate the properties of electrodes, permeable mi-
cro°uidic conduits and the porosity of the CNTs was found to promote cell
growth, migration and proliferation. The bridging consists either of an axon
or bundles of axons and dendrites. In some cases the bridge is covered with
clusters of cells [7]. These bridges form very e±ciently over quartz surfaces
which are apparently very poor surfaces for cell attachment. Fig. 2 shows the
evolution of a network generated by SWCNT and MWCNT. The data show
that cells ¯rst aggregate at the NT islands. As they complete this step axons
and dendrites begin to form and to build connections.
Also, has been observed for MWCNT higher connections than for SWCNT,
Figure 3.