To avoid the need for repeated surgery, scientists are developing durable artificial heart valves from regenerated tissue.
Mussels and chameleons inspire a new type of sensor
Scientists design a stretchable, adhesive, self-healing material that can change color as a result of movement for real-time motion sensors.
Flexible Batteries for Bendable Devices
A Swiss team of researchers has developed an innovative new approach to creating flexible batteries using stretchable materials.
Ultrastretchable Electrodes for Comfortable Wearable Electronics [Video]
Printable and ultrastretchable conductors are fabricated by transferring printed silver ink onto hybrid hydrogel–elastomer substrates.
Robust Electronic Skin
Robust electronic skin by utilizing supramolecular chemistry to produce a tough, self-healing elastic material.
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Conference Report: 36th Australasian Polymer Symposium
The 36th APS, which took place in Lorne, Victoria, from November 20-23, featured talks on a wide range of polymer science topics from both local and international speakers.
Heart of Gold: Bioink with Gold Nanorods for 3D Printed Cardiac Constructs
Towards customizable and biomimetic 3D-printed cardiac construct with contractile properties for drug testing.
Ultralight aerogels conduct electricity
Researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created soft polymer materials capable of thermoelectric energy generation.
Conference Report: 35th Australasian Polymer Symposium
The 35th APS took place on the Gold Coast, Queensland, from the 12th – 15th of July: three and a half days of talks from numerous areas of polymer science.