Tag: materials science
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Protein-Eluding Scaffolds Help Grow New Blood Vessels
A polymer frame infused with proteins that stimulate immune cells encourages growth of new blood vessels in lab mice with peripheral artery disease.
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Once-a-Month Contraceptive Pill Being Developed
A company specializing in long-term release of drugs is receiving a foundation grant to develop a contraceptive pill for women that works for weeks at a time.
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Smart Fabrics Boost Wearable Sensor Connections
A new type of smart fabric can dramatically improve connectivity between wearable sensors and mobile devices compared to current wireless networks.
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Bacteria Recruited to Produce Graphene
Labs in the U.S. and the Netherlands developed techniques to sustainably produce high-quality graphene with more capabilities, using a strain of bacteria.
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Artificial DNA Designed to Control Drug Delivery
Researchers in Germany are developing techniques with artificial DNA and hydrogel designed to control the sequence of drugs delivered into the body.
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Safe, Economical Method Devised to Make Graphene
Researchers in Australia and India developed a safer and much less costly process for synthesizing the super-material graphene using an extract from eucalyptus bark.
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Energy-Efficient Process Devised for Nano-Emulsions
A more efficient process using less energy is being developed for producing emulsions with tiny droplets to deliver drugs or cosmetics through the skin.
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Electronic Tattoo Continuously Monitors Blood Pressure
A bio-engineering lab created an ultra-thin, flexible plastic film, which when attached to the chest can monitor blood pressure over a period of time.
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Efficient Carbon Capture Membranes Being Developed
University engineers and chemists are creating a more efficient material for separating carbon dioxide from emissions in power and industrial plants.
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Infographic – China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Slipping
China remains the largest producer of rare earths, but other countries are developing their sources of these materials, this weekend’s infographic.