Anatoli V Melechko et al 2009 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 42 193001 doi:10.1088/0022-3727/42/19/193001
Anatoli V Melechko1, Ramya Desikan1, Timothy E McKnight2, Kate L Klein2,3 and Philip D Rack2,3
Show affiliationsThe ability to synthesize carbon nanofibres (CNFs) with a high degree of control over their geometry, location and structure via catalytic plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition has expanded the possibility of new applications. The nanoscale dimensions and high aspect ratio of vertically aligned carbon nanofibres (VACNFs), along with favourable physical and chemical characteristics, has provided a nanostructured material with properties that are well-suited for interfacing with live cells and tissues. This review surveys the aspects of synthesis, integration and functionalization of VACNFs, followed by examples of how VACNFs have been used to interface with live systems for a variety of advanced nanoscale biological applications.
87.85.Qr Nanotechnologies-design
81.15.Gh Chemical vapor deposition (including plasma-enhanced CVD, MOCVD, etc.)
Issue 19 (7 October 2009)
Received 1 June 2009
Published 18 September 2009
Anatoli V Melechko et al 2009 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 42 193001
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