Acyclic diene metathesis (ADMET) polymerization is a unique strategy for achieving polymers with precise control over the primary structure.
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.
Researchers find the recipe for degradable implants
Fraunhofer researchers have developed load bearing, biodegradable implants that are completely degraded in the body.
Flavonoid-modified surfaces for medical applications
Researchers have successfully fabricated titanium surfaces chemically functionalized with the flavonoids taxifolin and quercitrin.
A new trick from liquid crystalline elastomers – responsive cell culture scaffolds
Biocompatible, biodegradable and porous LC elastomers were used as viable, soft scaffolds for cell growth and proliferation in a spatial (3D) fashion.
Modeling the degradation of star polymers
Researchers have developed a model for predicting the molecular weight distributions of star polymers undergoing mechanochemical degradation.
Exploring the possibilities and limitations of a nanomaterials genome
Professor Geoff Ozin and co-workers aim to categorise and organise the multifaceted properties and behaviours of nanomaterials.
Printing 3D medical implants
Researchers develop an innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials to fabricate custom medical implants.
Book review: Standardisation in Cell and Tissue Engineering
Professor Robert Brown of UCL’s Tissue Repair and Engineering Centre reviews Standardisation in Cell and Tissue Engineering from Elsevier.
A Positive Tone Resist – Patterns without UV Light Exposure
Researchers from the Sandia National Laboratories developed a new patterning technique where the patterned portion of the film is not exposed to UV light.