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Reviewing Colloidal Systems for Cancer Therapy
Polymer colloidal systems have been reviewed by a University of Nottingham research team for their use in cancer therapy.
PEDTT-based conducting co-polymer films
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The Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry highlights some important research in the latest issue.
A Microscopic View of Smart Solvent-Responsive Hairy Nanoparticles
The solvent-responsive behavior of amphiphilic gold nanoparticles modified with polymer brushes is investigated using coarse-graining molecular dynamics simulations.
70 Years of Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
A special anniversary issue of Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, authored by leading experts in polymer science.
Flexible ITO-Free Polymer Solar Cells
Many efficient polymer solar cells include ITO. Yet this material is not well-suited for large-scale production.
Recent Trends in Shape-Memory Polymers
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