Biorelevant Calcification and Non-Cytotoxic Behavior in Silicon Nanowires

by D. K. Nagesha, M. A. Whitehead, & J. L. Coffer Advanced Materials, 4 Apr 2005 Interest in one-dimensional nanostructures, most notably in the form of nanowires, has experienced phenominal growth due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Semiconductor nanowires in general, and Si nanowires in particular, have been the focus of intensive research due to their potential applications in the fields of biological and chemical sensors and electronic-device circuitry. One underutilized area of merit for this class of nanostructures lies in the realm of biomaterials. Read the article