Polymers, solar cells, and graphene – this and more in the Advanced Materials Top 40 this week.
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Scan-Macroscope for the Quality Control of Medical Implants
New Scan-Macroscope with integrated bright-field illumination and telecentric lens for the automated quality control of the geometry and texture of stents.
Plasma-Assisted Electrosurgery
New research studies a combination of electrosurgery and plasma chemistry for tissue removal with less heat generation but maintaining fast dissection of tissue.
Can We Make Artificial Joints Better?
An MIT group have developed a new coating in an attempt to reduce the number of surgeries required to correct artificial implants.
Intelligent Surfaces in Biotechnology
This resource gives a comprehensive overview of surface modifications for applications in biotechnology using intelligent coatings. The coverage includes chemical properties, characterization methods, coating techniques, state-of-the-art examples, and an...
Book Review: Biodegradable Polymers in Clinical Use and Clinical Development
Anna Musyanovych of the Max Plank Institute for Polymer Research reviews Biodegradable Polymers in Clinical Use and Clinical Development.
Superbug-Resistant Bandages
With secondary infections from drug-resistant bacteria a real concern in hospitals worldwide, MIT scientist report a breakthrough that might be able to effect both prevention and cure.
Edible Electronics: Purely Biocompatible Electrical Devices
Scientists from the University of Linz engage in developing electronics that can simply be thrown onto the compost heap or, if in a pinch, could even be eaten!
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