The Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry highlights some important research in the latest issue.
A Microscopic View of Smart Solvent-Responsive Hairy Nanoparticles
The solvent-responsive behavior of amphiphilic gold nanoparticles modified with polymer brushes is investigated using coarse-graining molecular dynamics simulations.
Hybrid tunnel may help guide severed nerves back to health
Design to guide the reconnection of severed nerve endings may aid treatment of patients who have suffered extensive nerve trauma.
Potential cancer treatment from Rice University
Researchers at Rice University have found a way to kill some diseased cells and treat others in the same sample at the same time.
Protein-PEG Hydrogels for Mechanically-Demanding Tissue Engineering Applications
It has been shown that resilin-like polypeptides are a potential material for cardiovascular tissue engineering.
Repairing Injured Nerves with Artificial PEDOT Conduits
Scientists have developed a novel nerve construct: artificial hybrid conducting polymer-hydrogel conduits are used to repair peripheral nerve gaps.
Hopping or Rolling? Mechanisms for the Migration of Radical Chain Ends in RAFT Polymerization
Researchers have proposed mechanisms by which radical chain ends migrate around the surface in RAFT polymerization.
Click coupled graphene: fabricating nanocomposites
Click coupled graphene sheets allow a high grafting ratio and extended applications.
Entrepreneurship in materials interview: Chris Yakacki
Entrepreneurship in materials: interview with Chris Yakacki founder of shape memory polymer biomedical devices maker Medshape
The Laser Beam as a “3D Painter”
A new method developed at the Vienna University of Technology can be used to grow biological tissue or to create micro sensors.