| abstract |
A fiber or fabric comprising silicon for use as a medical fiber or fabric. The silicon present can be biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable material and may also be able to act as an electrical conductor. In addition, porous silicon may be used as a slow release means for example for drugs or fragrances, or as a collector for example for sweat. Novel fibers, fabrics and methods of preparation of these are also described and claimed. |