Polymers and soft materials news, January 2010

Materials Today Bio: First Articles Published

Bioengineers attach bioactive molecules to hydrogel structure

Bioengineers have developed injectable hydrogels with bioactive molecules anchored to the chemical crosslinkers that give the gels structure.

Acoustic emission

Materials Today Interview with Dr Davide Crivelli from the Politecnico di Milano about acoustic emission.

New flexible polymer composite has metal alloy core

By incorporating liquid metal droplets into an elastomer, researchers have created a highly stretchable, soft, multi-functional composite.

Researchers focus on producing lenses with magnetic droplets

Researchers have developed a liquid mold from droplets that they can manipulate with magnets for creating lenses in various shapes and sizes.