Researchers have developed a sprayable hydrogel that forms a barrier to keep heart tissue from adhering to surrounding tissue after surgery.
30 June 2021
groups of enzyme-powered nano-sized robots swarm in biological fluids and inside organisms
29 June 2021Cordelia Sealy
A novel graphene-based aerogel with a structure similar to meringue is the lightest sound insulation material ever manufactured.
29 June 2021
Researchers hope that carbon obtained from coffee grounds could build better and more sustainable batteries
28 June 2021
Cardiac disease can cause damage that the body cannot fix. Artificial tissues made with spider silk could be the answer
28 June 2021
Research into using structures called dendrimers to deliver photoactive materials into cancer cells could yield new approaches for therapy and diagnosis
28 June 2021
Researchers have developed a novel transparent polymer coating that can capture virus-laden droplets and aerosols, removing them from the air.
24 June 2021
Researchers have created a sustainable polymer film by assembling plant proteins into materials that mimic spider silk on a molecular level.
18 June 2021
Using their 'swarmbot' platform, researchers have shown that a class of composite polymers can be produced by living cells.
17 June 2021
Researchers have developed a novel photopolymerization process for synthesizing two-dimensional polymers.
16 June 2021
A new material made from carbon nanotubes and a Teflon-like polymer can generate electricity by scavenging energy from its environment.
14 June 2021
By incorporating silicon chips into a polymer, researchers have created the first textile fiber with digital capabilities, able to store and analyze data.
10 June 2021
Inspired by the natural adhesives of mussels and barnacles, researchers have developed their own natural adhesive from fibrous silk proteins.
9 June 2021
A novel, low-cost, sustainable aerogel made from cellulose nanofibrils and alginate shows promise for use in drug delivery and wound dressing.
3 June 2021