A composite hydrogel for brain tissue phantoms
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A Composite Hydrogel for Brain Tissue Phantoms
Synthetic phantoms are valuable tools for training, research and development in traditional and computer aided surgery, but complex organs, such as the brain, are difficult to replicate. Here, we present the development of a new composite hydrogel capable of mimicking the mechanical response of brain tissue under loading. Our results demonstrate how the combination of two different hydrogels, w...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Materials & Design
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0264-1275
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2016.09.063