Thrust 2 - Project 1: Characterization of the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Porous Silicon for Organ-on-Chip Applications
<p>The Jessing group at FLC has developed novel methods to fabricate thin (< 5μm) free-standing porous silicon membranes that may mimic the interstitial space between the alveolar and capillary cells in the human lung. Despite these successes there remain important questions related to producing uniform biocompatible membranes. The partnership between FLC, NSU, and IMOD will contribute to understanding how the porous silicon membrane compares to the biological interstitial space in terms of biocompatibility and mechanical properties.</p>
