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Micro- and Nanoengineering of Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications
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Synthetic and biological nanoparticles combined to produce new metamaterials
Scientists from Aalto University, Finland, have succeeded in organising virus particles, protein cages and nanoparticles into crystalline materials.
Altuglas, NatureWorks Collaborate to Market New High Performance Biopolymer Alloys
Materials will be marketed by Altuglas International as Plexiglas/Altuglas Rnew biopolymer alloys.
Mimicking porcupine quills to improve medical equipment
Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices.
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A polymer reaction engineering look at the distribution of correct RNA sequence lengths.
Naturally occurring fungus nanoparticles have potential for cancer therapy
Naturally occurring bioactive nanoparticles derived from a carnivorous fungus could have potential for application in cancer therapy.
Researchers suggest using thin films to protect historic limestone buildings
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Monash researchers have taken inspiration from one of the oldest natural materials to exploit the extraordinary qualities of graphene.
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