Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymer Optical Fiber for Biomedical Application: A Review

Biosensors

Yu Huang¹  Rui Min¹  Yue Wang¹  Hongyi Bai²  Guoqing Wang³  Xuehao Hu⁴  Santosh Kumar⁵ 

[1] Center for Cognition and Neuroergonomics, State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;College of Electronic Engineering, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China;College of Microelectronics, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen 518172, China;Research Center for Advanced Optics and Photoelectronics, Department of Physics, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China;Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China;

关键词: biocompatible;    biodegradable;    polymer optical fiber;    biomedical application;   

DOI  :  10.3390/bios11120472

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This article discusses recent advances in biocompatible and biodegradable polymer optical fiber (POF) for medical applications. First, the POF material and its optical properties are summarized. Then, several common optical fiber fabrication methods are thoroughly discussed. Following that, clinical applications of biocompatible and biodegradable POFs are discussed, including optogenetics, biosensing, drug delivery, and neural recording. Following that, biomedical applications expanded the specific functionalization of the material or fiber design. Different research or clinical applications necessitate the use of different equipment to achieve the desired results. Finally, the difficulty of implanting flexible fiber varies with its flexibility. We present our article in a clear and logical manner that will be useful to researchers seeking a broad perspective on the proposed topic. Overall, the content provides a comprehensive overview of biocompatible and biodegradable POFs, including previous breakthroughs, as well as recent advancements. Biodegradable optical fibers have numerous applications, opening up new avenues in biomedicine.

【 授权许可】

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