Carbon fibrous material for cartilage tissue treatment

The work presents in vitro and in vivo experiments related to the evaluation of the biological properties of the two groups of carbon fibrous (micro, nano) materials. We investigated the carbon materials in the form of a biomimetic scaffolds made from carbon nanotubes and a composite membrane made from carbon micro-fiber and biocompatible polymer to induce regeneration of missing cartilage tissues. Evaluation of biological properties of both materials clearly showed that carbon fibrous material is biocompatible with cartilage cells and stimulates regeneration of cartilage tissue.