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What Are Biomaterials?
Biocompatible / Biodegradable Polymer Tutorial
Functionalized PEI and Its Role in Gene Therapy
Gene therapy has become one of the most discussed techniques in biomedical research in recent years.
Innovative Materials for Glass Ionomer Cements (GICs): Dental Applications
Innovation in dental restorative materials is driven by the need for biocompatible and natural-appearing restoration alternatives. Conventional dental materials like amalgam and composite resins have inherent disadvantages.
Functional Biomaterials Synthesized by Double-Head Polymerization Agents
Over the past two decades, the rapid advance of controlled living polymerization (CLP) techniques.
Click Chemistry in Biomaterials Science
"Click" Chemistry in (Bio)Materials Science
MALDI-TOF Characterization of Functionalized Polymers
MALDI-TOF MS is a tool for confirming end group identity & transformations, verifying successful & complete conjugation. Functionalized polymers enable a quick & efficient route for synthesis of various polymer conjugates for many applications if apt end group is present.
Nanoclays in Multi-Functional Composites
Nanoclays are clay minerals optimized for use in clay nanocomposites– multi-functional material systems with several property enhancements targeted for a particular application.
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based Smart Surfaces for Cell Sheet Tissue Engineering
Tissue engineering has become a key therapeutic tool in the treatment of damaged or diseased organs and tissues, such as blood vessels and urinary bladders.
Designing Temperature and pH Sensitive NIPAM Based Polymers
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), or PNIPAM, is a stimuli-responsive polymer that responds to changes in pH and temperature and has a LCST around 32 C.
Chemistry at Surfaces with Self-Assembled Monolayers and SAMDI-ToF Mass Spectrometry
Chemistry at Surfaces with Self-Assembled Monolayers and SAMDI-ToF Mass Spectrometry
Protein- and Peptide- Polymer Conjugates by RAFT Polymerization
The modification of biomacromolecules, such as peptides and proteins, through the attachment of synthetic polymers has led to a new family of highly advanced biomaterials with enhanced properties.
High-Purity Monomers & Polymers for Ophthalmic Applications
We offer a continuously expanding selection of high-purity monomers and polymers for ophthalmic applications, along with a full range of initiators, crosslinkers, dyes, and solvents.
Rational Design of ECMs Toward Cancer Immunotherapy
Engineered ECMs enhance immune therapy in cancer treatment by supporting cells and tissues and modulating immune response. They improve immune cell maturation, expansion, and regulation through biomaterial manipulation, acting as frameworks or carriers for enhanced tumor immunotherapy.
Block copolymer synthesis using a commercially available nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization (NMP) initiator
Block copolymer synthesis using a commercially available nitroxide-mediated radical polymerization (NMP) initiator
Continuous Flow Monomer Synthesis
Monomers for ophthalmic use aim for purity, reliability, and comfort, driving innovation for affordable contact lenses.
Electrospinning: Enabling Nanostructured Materials
Electrospinning technique applications discussed, emphasizing control of nanofibers and assembly into 3D architectures.
Fluorinated Hyperbranched Polymers
Fluorocarbon polymers exhibit increased thermal stability, hydrophobicity, lipophobicity, and chemical resistance compared to hydrocarbon analogs.
Nano Minerals: Nanoclays
Nanoclays like montmorillonite and bentonite are used in polymer-clay nanocomposites, rheology modifiers, and drug delivery carriers.
PEGylation Tools
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) reagents offer favorable characteristics for various applications, including biocompatibility and solubility.
Materials for High and Low Refractive Index Coatings
Polymeric materials, with unique refractive index properties, find applications in photonics and optical coatings for various devices.
Initiator/Stabilizer FAQs
An article regarding common FAQs for initiators and stabilizers.
Versatile Cell Culture Scaffolds: Bio-orthogonal Click
Designing biomaterial scaffolds mimicking complex living tissue structures is crucial for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine advancements.
Mesoporous Materials Synthesis
Mesoporous materials self-assemble from sol-gel precursors and amphiphiles, forming versatile structures for various applications.
Molecular Layer Deposition of Polymers
Atomic layer deposition meets various needs including semiconductor device miniaturization and nanoparticle coating.
Universal (Switchable) RAFT Agents for Well-Defined Block Copolymers
Universal (Switchable) RAFT agents allow for the polymerization of both less activated and more activated monomers and are ideal for the synthesis of well-defined block copolymers.
The Progress in Development of Dental Restorative Materials
With dentists placing nearly 100 million dental fillings into patients′ teeth annually in the U.S. alone, polymeric composite restoratives account for a very large share of the biomaterials market.
Hexafluoroalcohol-functionalized Methacrylate Monomers for Lithographic/nanopatterning materials
To keep pace with Moore′s Law, there is a continuing need in the semiconductor industry to achieve higher circuit density in microelectronic devices.
RAFT: Choosing the Right Agent to Achieve Controlled Polymerization
Find reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer(RAFT) polymerization process, classes of RAFT agents & applications.
Segmented Copolymers of p-dioxanone, Glycolide, and Lactide: Advantages and Applications in Biomedical
Main features of p-dioxanone, glycolide and lactide based copolymers
Thermal Transitions of Homopolymers: Glass Transition & Melting Point
Literature values for the glass transition temperature, (Tg), and melting temperature, (Tm), are given for the more common homopolymers.
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