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Hydrogels and elastomers meet with a ‘handshake’

Researchers have developed a new method for chemically bonding multiple soft materials independent of the manufacturing process.

12 March 2018

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Silicone mixture has a nose for 3D printing

By combining two different types of silicone, researchers have been able to produce silicone parts with complex geometries by 3D printing.

5 February 2018

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Novel hydrogel offers logical approach to drug delivery

Operating according to simple mathematical logic statements, a novel hydrogel will only release its drug cargo in response to specific physiological cues.

30 January 2018

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Nanodevice acts as improved DNA detector

Improved DNA detection using nanopore sensors.

9 January 2018Laurie Donaldson

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Nanocomposite hits the right note for bone repair

Novel bioactive nanocomposite hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid and self-assembled bisphosphonate-magnesium nanoparticles facilitates bone regeneration.

5 January 2018Cordelia Sealy

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New scopes for Polymer and European Polymer Journal in 2018

The new scopes increase the differentiation between these excellent sister polymer science titles and take effect from 1 January 2018.

20 December 2017

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New process produces high-performance polymer gels the easy way

A novel process for producing high-performance polymer gels combines spontaneous synthesis with fine control over molecular weight.

17 September 2018

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Composite membrane uses the sun to clean up water

Novel composite membrane floats on top of the surface of water, absorbs sunlight, and produces vapor for clean water or to produce electricity.

13 September 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Conductive, ecoresorbable inks for water-soluble electronic devices

Conductive, ecoresorbable inks used in 3D printing to form circuits, inductive antennas, sensors and implantable electronic medical devices.

11 September 2018Ioanna Nakou

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New tricks help find the strength in fibers

New strategies could translate exceptional attributes of nanoscale fibers like carbon nanotubes and cellulose nanofibrils into macroscale materials.

10 September 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Metal-organic framework absorbs microwaves

Iron-based metal-organic framework (MOF) has microwave-absorbing properties.

7 September 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Universal adhesive works under water

Universal adhesive made up of equal amounts of liquid and solid polymers works in both air and underwater.

7 September 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Synthesizing stronger spider silk

Synthesizing stronger spider silk.

29 August 2018David Bradley

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Desalination control

New approach to reverse osmosis membranes, cuts energy, resources, improves efficiency.

28 August 2018David Bradley

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Submit your application for the Materials Today EPJ Award Today

The submission deadline is 30 September 2018.

28 August 2018

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New additive manufacturing technology produces membranes to order

Using a novel additive manufacturing process, scientists have been able to produce ultra-thin, ultra-smooth polyamide membranes for desalination.

24 August 2018

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Nanoplumbers: biomaterials to fight cardiovascular diseases

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Recent advances in gas storage and separation using metal–organic frameworks

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Additive manufacturing: scientific and technological challenges, market uptake and opportunities

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Nanomaterial toxicology

Materials Today Interview with Prof Philip Demokritou from Harvard University about nanomaterial toxicology.

14 August 2017Philip Demokritou

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Localized chemotherapy

Materials Today interview with Dr Laura Indolfi from PanTher Therapeutics about localized chemotherapy.

3 July 2017Laura Indolfi

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Liquid metal wires

Materials Today Interview with Prof Michael Dickey from North Carolina State University about liquid metal wires.

31 January 2017Michael Dickey

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Polymers and soft materials

Hydrogels and elastomers meet with a ‘handshake’

Silicone mixture has a nose for 3D printing

Novel hydrogel offers logical approach to drug delivery

Nanodevice acts as improved DNA detector

Nanocomposite hits the right note for bone repair

New scopes for Polymer and European Polymer Journal in 2018

New process produces high-performance polymer gels the easy way

Composite membrane uses the sun to clean up water

Conductive, ecoresorbable inks for water-soluble electronic devices

New tricks help find the strength in fibers

Metal-organic framework absorbs microwaves

Universal adhesive works under water

Synthesizing stronger spider silk

Desalination control

Submit your application for the Materials Today EPJ Award Today

New additive manufacturing technology produces membranes to order

Nanoplumbers: biomaterials to fight cardiovascular diseases

Recent advances in gas storage and separation using metal–organic frameworks

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