Search results for electronic skin

General Physics Feb 26, 2024

Laser-focused look at spinning electrons shatters world record for precision

Scientists are getting a more detailed look than ever before at the electrons they use in precision experiments.

Bio & Medicine Feb 23, 2024

Lab-spun sponges form perfect scaffolds for growing skin cells to heal wounds

A new technique for electrospinning sponges has allowed scientists from the University of Surrey to directly produce 3D scaffolds—on which skin grafts could be grown from the patient's own skin.

Biochemistry Feb 19, 2024

Scientists create method to bond hydrogels and other polymeric materials using chitosan

Hydrogels are versatile biomaterials conquering an increasing number of biomedical areas. Consisting of water-swollen molecular networks that can be tailored to mimic the mechanical and chemical features of various organs ...

Biochemistry Feb 13, 2024

Researchers use mussel-derived proteins to develop customized underwater bio-adhesive patches

The field of adhesives is diverse, catering to a wide range of applications from everyday uses like paper and fabric to specialized ones like woodwork. In the medical area, adhesives play a crucial role, from suturing internal ...

Plasma Physics Feb 6, 2024

Artificially intelligent software provides a detailed look at jets of plasma used to treat cancer

Artificially intelligent software has been developed to enhance medical treatments that use jets of electrified gas known as plasma. The computer code predicts the chemicals emitted by plasma devices, which can be used to ...

Condensed Matter Jan 18, 2024

Quantum physicists develop robust and ultra-sensitive topological quantum device

A significant breakthrough has been achieved by quantum physicists from Dresden and Würzburg. They've created a semiconductor device where exceptional robustness and sensitivity are ensured by a quantum phenomenon. This ...

Polymers Jan 16, 2024

Scientists open door to achieving high-precision 'slippery structural hydrogel'

Hydrogels inevitably undergo dehydration, structural collapse, and shrinkage deformation due to the uninterrupted evaporation in the atmosphere, thereby losing their flexibility, slipperyness, and manufacturing precision.

Cell & Microbiology Jan 16, 2024

Ensheathed nerve fibers in human skin help communicate external stimuli

Researchers have used new imaging techniques to explore the function and structures of the neuro-cutaneous unit, which is the connection between the nervous system and the skin.

Bio & Medicine Jan 11, 2024

Transferring laser-induced graphene at extremely low temperatures for ultrathin bioelectronics

A recent study published in Nature Electronics discusses stretchable graphene–hydrogel interfaces for wearable and implantable bioelectronics.

Biotechnology Jan 11, 2024

Customizable polymer molds for microneedle tattoos to ID pets instead of tags or collars

If you've ever taken a car trip through a rural area, you might already know that livestock, including cows and sheep, can be individually tracked using decidedly old-fashioned methods, such as ear tags or even branding marks. ...

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