Researchers from Tampere University and Aalto University have developed optical fibers from methylcellulose, a commonly used cellulose derivative. The finding opens new avenues to short-distance optical fibers using sustainable ...
Polymers
Jan 28, 2021
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Intelligent hydrogels with multiple functions such as sustained drug release abilities with low burst release, antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility are highly desirable in the biomaterials fields, particularly for ...
Materials Science
Dec 29, 2020
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Dr. Wang Rong's team from the Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in cooperation with the researchers from Sun ...
Biochemistry
Dec 23, 2020
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There are many different events which may lead to excessive and uncontrolled bleeding within the body. This can occur as a result of inflammation and ulcerations, abnormalities in the blood vessels or trauma-related injuries. ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 22, 2020
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A recent study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has unveiled a new technique that gives an enhanced hydrogen production yield by five times via the deposition of highly ...
Materials Science
Nov 19, 2020
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A team of scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a new hydrogel that has significant potential for oral care products that can help with dry mouth relief.
Materials Science
Nov 17, 2020
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Coaxial extrusion printing has been developing toward generating microtubes for mimicking tubular tissues these years. However, generated microtubes with insufficient mechanical properties and their uncontrollable, inherent ...
Materials Science
Sep 25, 2020
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The meniscus is a thin layer of connective tissue in human knees that helps to maintain the stability of joints and conduct mechanical loads. Meniscus injuries, especially those in the avascular inner zone, have poor healing ...
Biochemistry
Jul 7, 2020
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A growing population needs more food.
Materials Science
Apr 8, 2020
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Tiny vehicles up to 1,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair that are cloaked in biological camouflage could provide new ways of treating cancer with fewer side-effects.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 5, 2019
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