A Novel Graphene-Based Nanomaterial for the Development of a Pelvic Implant to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Amelia Seifalian, Alex Digesu, Vik Khullar · 2025
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Description
Amelia Seifalian, Alex Digesu, and Vik Khullar test in 2024 a graphene based material as a new mesh for pelvic organ prolapse. In that condition, pelvic organs drop from their normal place. The standard plastic mesh has caused many complications and is banned in several countries. The new material bonds a treated form of graphene oxide into a polymer chain.
Tests showed strength and stretch close to natural pelvic muscle tissue, with no lasting deformation. The surface wets well and shows fine texture that favors cell contact. Lab checks across chemistry and microscope methods confirmed the build. The authors conclude the material suits development as a pelvic implant meant to avoid the failures of the old mesh.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Amelia Seifalian, Alex Digesu, Vik Khullar |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 21 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |