Paolo Netti and co-workers have designed and characterized model tumor activated polystyrene nanoparticles (TAP-NPs) that release cytotoxic drugs.
Flexible Electronic Devices Experience Organic Growth
A Korean research team led by Prof. Soonmin Seo report a new method for preparing highly flexible, stretchable, and patchable organic electronic devices.
Better insulin-cell producing transplants
Researchers develop a nanothin anti-inflammatory polymer material capable of decreasing immune responses involved in insulin-cell transplantation rejection.
Direct inkjet printing of composite thick films
Using a composite ink for direct inkjet printing of dielectric thick films offers new possibilities for the printing of dielectric components and devices.
Bioelectronics and the organic electrochemical transistor
Recent research in to the biological applications of the organic electrochemical transistor is reviewed in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Peptide-based materials for nanomedicine
The first issue in Macromolecular Bioscience is a special issue on “Peptide-based Materials for Nanomedicine” guest-edited by Neil Cameron and Tim Deming.
Particles for Healthcare Applications
Researchers highlight the potential and current biological and biomedical applications of micro- and nanoparticle research.
Researchers find the recipe for degradable implants
Fraunhofer researchers have developed load bearing, biodegradable implants that are completely degraded in the body.
Improving the properties of recycled PVC
Researchers from Brazil have treated post-consumer PVC with SF 6 plasma to render its properties similar to those of virgin resin.
Treating cancer with low temperature plasma
Plasma Processes and Polymers publishes the first journal special issue that focuses on the application of low temperature plasma to cancer.