Design and fabrication of nanocellular biopolymers using 3D nano-patterning

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The overall aim of this research program is to advance the fundamental understanding of the nanocellular biopolymer design, which is a key parameter in the development of new fabrication techniques and process technologies for these novel materials. For decades, extensive effort has been put into developing new techniques to fabricate nanoporous polymers. Nanocellular polymers can have significant improvement of the physical, mechanical and biological properties compared to coventional cellular polymers. Potential applications include engineered bioscaffolds, drug delivery systems, high weight to load ratio components, thermal and acoustic insulating materials, micro and nanofluidics platforms and in components used in micro and nano actuators and sensors.