Highlighting the excellent research being published in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical materials and life sciences.
Polymer Science
Virtual Issue in Small Methods: Biomaterials and Life Sciences
The Editors of Small Methods are pleased to publish this special biomedical virtual issue. This collection highlights outstanding research in Small Methods from the very first issue to now, in the areas of biosensing, biomedical engineering, nanomaterials,...
Growing Plastic
Researchers seek more eco-friendly sources for plastics. The newest choice? Cornstarch.
Therapeutic Potential of Cyclodextrins for “Childhood Alzheimer’s”
Cyclodextrin-based polymers (CCPs) hold therapeutic potential for Niemann–Pick type C (NPC) disease.
Top Downloaded/Cited Papers in the Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics
Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics has compiled the most accessed and cited articles published between 2016–2017.
Polymer Research in Germany–New White Paper
A new white paper “Polymer Research in Germany” is published by the division of macromolecular chemistry of the German Society of Chemistry (GDCh).
Novel Copolymers for Improved Drug Delivery
Researchers synthesized a novel copolymer to improve the efficacy of orally-administered drugs.
Block Copolymers for Organic Photovoltaics
Searching for the polymer that will allow organic photovoltaic devices to reach optimal performance.
Plastic from Crab Shells and Trees
Scientists developed a packaging wrap comprised of cellulose from wood pulp and chitin from crabs and shrimp shells.
Let the Beads Drop: Non-Coalescent Droplets for RT-PCR Using Thermosetting Oil
A thermosetting oil freezes droplets inside a continuous phase ideal for real-time PCR or single-cell culture.
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