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Biochemistry Jan 15, 2024

How living materials from algae can best capture carbon

Scientists from TU Delft have found how confined microalgal cells grow optimally in photosynthetic engineered living materials. With the use of light energy, the microalgae convert CO2 from the air into sugars, energy and ...

Polymers Jan 15, 2024

Going beyond plastic: Tara gum as a green polymer

Synthetic, non-biodegradable plastics are major sources of environmental pollution and have prompted rising interest in sustainable, biodegradable alternatives derived from natural polymers. "Tara gum," derived from the seeds ...

Polymers Jan 15, 2024

Food-grade encapsulated photocatalyst materials for clean, green hydrogen generation

Environmental pollution and affordable clean energy are the two major sustainable development goals set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. All countries set their goals for decarbonization by the year 2050 and ...

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.

Optics & Photonics Jan 9, 2024

Unveiling the future of photonics: Hydrogel innovations pave the way

In a review published on 1 January 2024, in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers discuss hydrogels in photonics, highlighting their potential to revolutionize the field. The article emphasizes how hydrogels ...

Polymers Jan 5, 2024

Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research

The survival strategies employed by one of the most aggressive, territorial and venomous ant species may pave the way to revolutionize robotics, medicine and engineering.

Analytical Chemistry Jan 5, 2024

Microtexturing soft materials to remove aqueous microfoulants

The process of crystallization fouling is a phenomenon where scale forms on surfaces. It is widespread in nature and technology and affects the energy and water industries. Despite previous attempts, rationally designed surfaces ...

Bio & Medicine Dec 21, 2023

Researchers develop self-assembling, self-illuminating therapeutic proteins

When it comes to delivering drugs to the body, a major challenge is ensuring that they remain in the area they're treating and continuing to deliver their payload accurately. While major strides have been made in delivering ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 20, 2023

Ultra-small, shape-shifting GEMS offer an easier and cheaper way to improve MRI imaging

Microscopic magnetic probes that change shape in response to their environment may greatly enhance magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, producing the probes, which are still experimental and have not yet been used in ...

Polymers Dec 20, 2023

Sustainable, more efficient synthesis route of hyaluronic acid polymers for biomedical applications

Hydrogels—polymer networks with high water content—can act as a tissue mimic, providing conditions for a viable culture of embedded cells, with various applications in biomedical engineering such as tissue engineering ...

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