Biomaterials news, February 2022

Spirulina cells pressed to create novel bioplastic

Researchers have developed a bioplastic made from spirulina cells that is both stronger than previous versions and can degrade in a backyard compost bin.

Biodegradable plastics: from product to end-of-life

Korean researchers investigate degradation of commercial materials in soil and seawater

Highly conductive and stretchy circuits made possible

New hybrid conductive material, part elastic polymer and part liquid metal, which can be bent and stretched easily.

Novel phase-change material acts as thermal battery

Researchers have created the material for a chemical heat 'battery' that can release its energy on demand.

Supramolecular soft biomaterials for biomedical applications