Electrospinning and plasma polymerization are combined to provide vascular graft scaffolds that are mechanically compliant and biocompatible.
Dimension Determines Biocompatibility of Graphite Oxide Nanoparticles
A team from Stanford University has investigated the effects of graphite oxide nanoparticles on mouse embryonic stem cells.
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Glutathione-sensitive nanoparticles get drugs straight to the source of cancer
Korean scientists have developed a tumor-targeted, bioreducible nanoparticle system that can deliver cytotoxic anticancer drugs to tumor tissues.
Enhanced oil recovery with polymer-coated nanoparticles
Recent research into the use of polymer-coated nanoparticles for enhanced oil recovery is reviewed in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
Crystal defect research holds information for new material design
New study finds how defects affect two-dimensional crystalline structures, and the results hold information for designing new materials.
Polymers in Boston at the 2013 MRS Fall Meeting
Polymer scientists at the 2013 MRS Fall meeting in Boston brought another year of materials science research to a close with a bang.
Polyampholytes for biomedical applications
Progress on the development of polyampholyte polymers for use in biomedical applications is reviewed.
Fumed silica nanoparticles to functionalise artificial organs
Fumed silica nanoparticles are functionalised to have ‘tethering’ proteins and link bioactive groups to induce biomimicry.
Electron-beam lithography: an old dog with new tricks
Technique finds new use in patterning polymers to control cells and proteins.