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Spotlight on Polymer Chemistry, Issue 17
The Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry highlights some important research in the latest issue.
New glaucoma treatment device to reduce loss of sight
A new glaucoma drainage device, reported in Advanced Healthcare Materials, may reduce the risk of blindness for millions of sufferers around the world.
Zinc could be a "golden" bullet for bioabsorbable stents
Some materials dissolve too quickly in the body, and some hang around forever — zinc, however, may be just right.
Nanostructured surfaces with antibacterial properties
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute develop new method to kill pathogenic bacteria without antiobiotics or chemicals.
Spinning for Safety: Biocompatible Fibres from Renewable Sources
Melt-processed fibres have been found to be biocompatible and biodegradable with no cytotoxicity.
Indian researchers develop nanoparticle-based antibacterial composite
Group reports the broad-spectrum bactericidal activity of a gold nanoparticle-polythiophene composite on pathogenic bacteria.
Antibacterial paper for long-term release applications
Scientists use functionalization of cellulose through cyclodextrin for long release of antibacterial drugs and production of antibacterial paper.
So you want to segregate your nanoparticles?
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Chemical modification of LPEI for gene delivery
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