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Graphene collagen composite makes ideal neuronal interface

novel conductive biomaterial composite based on pristine graphene and collagen is ideal for neural medical device applications

Novel degradable plastic benefits from wood fibers

Researchers have developed a novel method for producing a strong, degradable plastic with a high content of wood fibers.

Carbon dots enable real-time, non-invasive renal imaging

Monitoring kidney function might get less invasive

Novel 3D bioprinted tumor responds to treatment

For the first time, researchers have successfully 3D bioprinted a breast cancer tumor, which they have then treated with anticancer drugs.

New analytical toolkit puts cellulose in a bind

A novel analytical toolkit for measuring the binding forces between single proteins and a substrate like cellulose could help to develop new nanomaterials.

Silkworm silk can be made stronger than spider silk

The silk naturally produced by silkworms can be made 70% stronger than spider silks by removing a sticky outer layer and then manually spinning it.

Silky surface can be made repellent

Researchers have developed a silk-based material that can repel both water and almost anything that contains water.

Crab shell battery offers high performance and sustainability

Sustainable zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte

Simple ingredient is egg-actly right for ultralight aerogels

egg white proteins can be transformed into ultralightweight carbon aerogels for highly efficient water purification

Novel zinc battery powered by crabs

Scientists have created a zinc battery that contains a sustainable, biodegradable gel electrolyte made from crab shells.

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Modified lignin creates improved carbon fiber

Researchers have developed a method for producing high-strength carbon fiber from chemically modified lignin and polyacrylonitrile.

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Novel hydrogel is strong enough for knees

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that is stronger and more durable than natural cartilage, making it ideal for use in knee implants.

Wearable chip made of polymers helps precision medicine

Polymer computing chip tracks health in real time

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