This project proposes ultrasonic atomization as a feasible method for the delivery of ciliated epithelial cells to the human trachea. This is an innovative process that utilizes the surfactant Pluronic F127 as the carrier for these cells. It also provides the results from research into cell viability and cell density per unit area, which are important factors for developing optimum application procedures. Hopefully this research will one day repair damaged cilia and help alleviate complications caused by smoke inhalation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Clemons, Stuart Colson

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00D161M

Advisor

• DiBiasio, David

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright