Glycerol polymers represent a major opportunity for replacing or complementing the current polymers used in the biomedical market.
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Polycarbonate coatings to prevent catheter infection
An international group develops a new three-component surface coating to reduce the number of infections caused by catheters.
Non-fouling nanoparticulate surfaces
A Harvard research team has used a layer-by-layer technique to assemble a nanostructured surface coating infused with a fluorocarbon-based lubricant.
Printing 3D medical implants
Researchers develop an innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials to fabricate custom medical implants.
Multifunctional nanocarriers for therapeutic immunology and diagnostics
A new class of iron oxide nanocarrier activates the immune system and serves as a contrast agent for multiple imaging techniques.
Polyhydroxylated metallofullerenols play dual roles to activate macrophages
Prof. Chunying Chen and her colleagues from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China demonstrate that polyhydroxylated metallofullerenol can activate primary mouse macrophages to produce pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Book review: Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites
Professor Masami Okmoto of the Toyota Technological Institute reviews the first edition of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites.
High-capacity battery uses only organic ingredients
American researchers design organic battery intended for deployment in power stations.
Biosensor combines graphene and mu-opioid receptor
Researchers create an artificial chemical sensor based on one of the human body’s most important receptors.
"Living liquid crystals" created by Argonne researchers
Liquid crystal/Bacillus subtilis mix may have interesting applications for new material design and fabrication.
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