Polymers and soft materials news, October 2016

Researchers have developed a biocompatible and highly stretchable optical fiber made from hydrogel for use as a flexible implant.

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New electronic ‘paper’ is flexible, less than 1µm thick and can display a full range of colors, but requires 10 times less energy than a Kindle tablet.

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A novel three-in-one instrument can correlate the flowability of soft ‘gooey’ materials with their underlying microstructure and composition.

Reinforcing graphene nanoadditives increase strength of composites.

polymer nanoparticles carrying an immune-suppressing agent administered at the same time as biological drugs can attenuate immune response

By allowing peptides to continuously reorganize their sequences, scientists have produced a range of novel peptide-based materials.

Chitosan biocompatible and biodegradable 3D scaffolds made by flocking.

Graphene-silicone rubber composites self-repair damage like cracks or fractures.

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Read about Kytai Nguyen- the 2016 Embracing Challenge Award winner.

Engineers have developed a new material made from hydroxyapatite and a biocompatible polymer for 3D printing bone implants.

Scientists have used a range of modern materials, including carbon nanotubes, to create ultra-strong, powerful, shape-shifting yarns.

A new material made of tiny cellulose nanofibers could replace potentially harmful absorbent materials in diapers and sanitary products.

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