A novel approach is presented for making polymer nanoparticles that can release dual osteogenic growth factors while adhering to Ti surfaces.
Processing technologies allow control of the morphology of polymeric materials
Morphology control technologies for polymeric materials during processing are reviewed by scientists from Sichuan University.
Do proteins melt? Or, why protein-based thermoplastics resemble semi-crystalline polymers
Thermal transitions and structural relaxations in protein-based thermoplastics are reviewed by New Zealand researchers.
Photonic materials – Cholesteric polymer films for lasing devices
Researchers at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität in Mainz optimize optical perfomance of cholesteric films based on polymeric materials for lasing devices.
Assessing printing technologies for polymer solar cells
Danish scientists analyze advantages and disadvantages of the most promising printing technologies for metal back electrodes used in polymer solar cells.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science: Submit to a Special Issue on Polymers for Microelectronics
Submit a paper to the forthcoming Special Issue of the Journal of Applied Polymer Science on Polymers for Microelectronics.
Metal-ligand complexation induces single-chain self-folding of synthetic polymers
The controlled folding of single polymer chains is for the first time realized by the complexation of metal ions.
The patterning power of azopolymers in photonics
Researchers at Aalto University examine the versatility of surface patterns in azopolymers for applications in photonics.
Cholesterol-conjugated (bio)polymers via UV-vis traceable chemistry
A new way to track the conjugation rate of cholesterol as well as to conduct conjugations in aqueous environments.
Polymer grafting is a new route to coatings for li-ion batteries
Researchers develop a new approach to create a homogeneous carbon coating on the surface of titanium dioxide nanoparticles for use in lithium ion batteries.