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Figure 4.8
Interfacing of PZT nanoribbons with cultured neuronal cells.
(a) Schematic of the piezoelectric nanoribbon device with cultured
neuronal cells. The suspended nanoribbons record cellular mechanical
deflections while the glass pipette (PPT) applies and records membrane
potentials. (b) SEM image of suspended PZT nanoribbons (scale bar,
5mm). (c) SEM image of a single PC12 cell directly interfaced with
suspended PZT nanoribbons (scale bar, 15 mm).
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expensive and far more effective treatment because only the target cells will be
affected, without the side effects of today's chemotherapy. Such an approach to
medicine has the potential to transform healthcare for everybody.
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