Showing papers by "Leigh T. Canham published in 2005"
TL;DR: In this article, the formation of porous composite materials based on a combination of bioactive mesoporous silicon and bioerodible polymers such as poly-caprolactone (PCL) is described.
Abstract: This work describes the formation of porous composite materials based on a combination of bioactive mesoporous silicon and bioerodible polymers such as poly-caprolactone (PCL). The fabrication of a range of composites prepared by both salt leaching and microemulsion techniques are discussed. Particular attention to the influence of Si content in the composite on in vitro calcification assays are assessed. For each system, cytotoxicity and cellular proliferation are explicitly evaluated through fibroblast cell culture assays.
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02 Jun 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of porous silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and porous silicon oxide mirrors is disclosed, as well as methods and compositions for sun protection applications for dermatological, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic treatment.
Abstract: Dermatological methods of cosmetic, therapeutic, prophylactic, and/or diagnostic treatment by topically applying compositions comprising a multiplicity of particles, at least one of the particles comprising porous and/or polycrystalline silicon. Included are methods and compositions for sun protection applications. The use of porous silicon, polycrystalline silicon, and porous silicon oxide mirrors is disclosed.
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