Using a magnetic liquid and hydrogels, researchers have demonstrated a new way to rebuild complex body tissues such as cartilage.
28 October 2020
By placing tiny aggregates of cells inside yield-stress gels, researchers have shown they can print biological tissue in complex 3D shapes.
27 October 2020
Dissipating heat in electronic devices with graphite films
26 October 2020Laurie Donaldson
A novel current collector for lithium-ion batteries, comprising a copper-coated polymer, weighs 80% less and can also help prevent battery fires.
23 October 2020
polymer scaffolds embedded with magnetic nanoparticles trigger stem cell differentiation and tendon regeneration
22 October 2020Cordelia Sealy
Bacterial biofilms can mechanically disrupt tissue means they could damage their host without using toxins
21 October 2020Laurie Donaldson
Engineers have developed a method for spraying nanowires made of a plant-based material called methylcellulose onto 3D objects.
15 October 2020
Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that are flexible and biodegradable by simply rolling up metal-polymer conductor membranes.
9 October 2020
light-activated bioadhesive bonds tissue together in wet or dry conditions
8 October 2020Cordelia Sealy
By using chelating ligands to incorporate metal ions into elastomers, researchers have created novel materials for repairing biological tissue.
8 October 2020
The natural world is proving a useful resource for building biocompatible and environmentally friendly bio-based devices
7 October 2020
For the first time, researchers have devised a process for the self-assembly of colloids in a diamond formation, which could be used for filtering light.
2 October 2020
3D printing of composite parts makes counterfeiting easier
1 October 2020Cordelia Sealy