Salts for grabbing water from air
The proof-of-concept atmospheric water harvesting system Harvesting water from the air could provide much-needed freshwater supplies, even in conditions of relatively low humidity. Many techniques to gather some of that…
Excluding molecular dopants improves organic conductors
A new study by scientists at Linköping University in Sweden, in collaboration with international researchers, has demonstrated an organic material that offers excellent conductivity but doesn’t require doping. In…
New rubber-like material could replace human tissue
The new rubber-like material developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology is highly flexible. In the development of medical technology products, there is a great demand for new…
Biohydrogels act in different ways at different temperatures
This illustration shows how different temperatures can be used to create different products from biohydrogels depending on their intended application. Image: Heon E. Park. Biohydrogels – biomaterials composed of…
Platinum compound senses new application
Schematic illustration of synthesized layered Pt dichalcogenide detecting hydrogen peroxide. Platinum’s prowess in catalysis and electrocatalysis, as well as its resistance to corrosion, has made it ideal for a broad…
Seeking simpler tests for viruses
Summary of the operation of the physical sensor for viruses The coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of testing for viruses; a simple physical procedure might make it easier, cheaper…
Biomaterials medical device research – Top 5 QSensors
The QCM-D technology is used for research in many biomaterial- and medical device applications. Since the sensor is a critical part of the measurement, and the coating of the sensor is even more important…
Building an Appetite for Hydroxyapatite QSensors
Hydroxyapatite in biomaterial and medical device research Within biomaterials research and development, hydroxyapatite (HA) is well known for its biocompatible properties, particularly in bone bonding, and for its potency of rapid integration…
How surface roughness and wettability affects biocompatibility
VARIOUS TYPES OF artificial materials are being utilized as implants in all fields of medicine. The surface properties of the implant determine its interactions with the surrounding host tissue. Physicochemical properties of…
Have A Joint, Know Your Bearings
One of the most significant advances in modern surgery is in total joint replacement (TJR). Every year, surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of TJR surgeries. Material improvements have contributed significantly…
