A Portable Electrospinner for Nanofiber Synthesis and Its Application for Cosmetic Treatment of Alopecia

    September 2019 in “ Nanomaterials ”
    Richard A. Revia, Brandon A Wagner, Miqin Zhang
    Studysummary This study developed a portable electrospinning device that mimics hair for cosmetic thickening in a mouse model, showing performance comparable to benchtop models with added safety and cost benefits.
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