Check out the Best of Macromolecular Journals 2017 Edition.
Polymer Science
Preparing Brain Tumors for Therapy
Matrix-metalloprotease (MMP)-sensitive hydrogel particles intend to utilize the unique properties of tumor cells, such as high concentration of MMP enzymes, along with the synergistic activities of an apoptosis-inducing protein (TRAIL) and the TRAIL sensitizer drug Quinacrine.
A Double Anniversary: 25 years of Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, and 10 years of Macromolecular Reaction Engineering
Two special anniversary issues have been published, authored by the journals’ advisory board members
Conference Report: 36th Australasian Polymer Symposium
The 36th APS, which took place in Lorne, Victoria, from November 20-23, featured talks on a wide range of polymer science topics from both local and international speakers.
Biofibers Made from Green Lacewing Silk
Innovative biofibers made from a silk protein of the green lacewing are being developed at the Fraunhofer IAP in conjunction with AMSilk.
Microfluidic Generation of Monodisperse and Photoreconfigurable Microspheres
The color produced by microscopically structured surfaces can be controlled by with the microfluidic preparation of monodisperse photoreconfigurable microspheres.
Development of Glassy Bicontinuous Cubic Liquid Crystals for Solid Proton-Conductive Materials
Learn about the development solid proton conductive materials by water adsorption to glassy bicontinuous cubic liquid crystals.
Making PVC Fit for Biomedical Applications
A novel class of reactive plasticizer can avoid the problem of migration of the additive from the polymer matrix.
Be Prepared: Use and Misuse of Sample Preparation Techniques for TEM
Franken et al. present a guideline on how to apply the three most frequently used sample preparation techniques for TEM of soft matter.
Printing Life – Bioprinting of Thermoresponsive Hydrogels
The properties and use of thermo-responsive hydrogels in bioprinting are discussed in a recent review by R. Suntornnond et. al.
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