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Polymers for Biomedical Applications: the Quest for Treating Cardiovascular Diseases
02/02/2026 -
Surface modifications of stents can improve their endothelialization, which reduces the risk for thrombosis and restenosis. Biodegradability ensures no foreign body material remains over time, while...
Gradient Design Enhances Energy Absorption of 3D‐Printed Bio‐Inspired Functionally Graded Honeycombs
31/01/2026 -
This study designs a novel 3D‐printed, bio‐inspired functionally graded honeycomb (FGH) for superior bending energy absorption. Combining experiments and simulations, it reveals how the gradient...
Quinone‐Grafted Chitosan Polymers Enhance Microbial Extracellular Electron Transfer for Living Bioelectronic Devices
29/01/2026 -
Living bioelectronic devices are fabricated by encapsulating Gram‐positive Lactiplantibacillus plantarum within a redox‐active naphthoquinone–chitosan hydrogel. The hydrogel enhances...
Novel Antimicrobial Nano Bacteriocin: Lactic Acid Bacteria‐Derived, Self‐Assembled, and Enhanced for Superior Antimicrobial Activity
23/01/2026 -
Carrier‐free self‐assembly of a food‐derived bacteriocin produces stable nano‐antimicrobial bacteriocins (NAMBs) with enhanced solubility and broad‐spectrum potency. NAMBs effectively...
Engineering Deformation and Failure in Diamond Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Lattices via 3D Wall‐Thickness Grading
17/01/2026 -
The work demonstrates that strategic wall‐thickness grading in diamond triply periodic minimal surface lattices enables precise tuning of deformation and failure behavior under compression....
Parametric Optimization of 3D‐Printed Reentrant Metamaterials for Energy Absorption in Protective Sport Devices
05/01/2026 -
This study develops an auxetic tubular metamaterial via DLP 3D printing for enhanced protective sports equipment. Inspired by Persian Lori rugs, it offers tunable negative Poisson's ratio for...
Versatile Applications of Chitosan and Its Derivatives Across Diverse Industries
04/01/2026 -
ABSTRACTChitosan, a naturally occurring cationic biopolymer, is a linear polysaccharide composed of D‐glucosamine and N‐acetyl‐D‐glucosamine units linked by β‐1,4‐glycosidic bonds. It is...
Dislocation‐Enhanced Pyroelectricity in Barium Titanate
30/12/2025 -
We introduce a dislocation engineering strategy to enhance the pyroelectric properties of BaTiO3 single crystals, where high‐temperature plastic deformation creates anisotropic dislocation networks...
Liquid Metal Microrobots for Magnetically Guided Transvascular Navigation
19/12/2025 -
Liquid metal‐based microrobots combine magnetic steering, intrinsic X‐ray visibility and softness, to navigate blood vessels even against flow. Under clinically relevant magnetic fields, liquid...
Reinforcement learning-driven natural ventilation optimization: Reducing respiratory infection risks through adaptive window control in hospital wards of LMICs
23/12/2025 -
Marine microalgae serve as photosynthetic cellular factories for producing active natural products. Currently, compounds such as polysaccharides, proteins, lipids, pigments, and polyphenols...
