Nanofiber filter for coronavirus aerosol capture
A filter made from polymer nanothreads blew three kinds of commercial masks out of the water by capturing 99.9% of coronavirus aerosols in an experiment.
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New antibacterial material prevents infections
Researchers have developed a novel antibacterial material that can fulfill a wide range of applications as a dressing for wounds, by preventing infection and thus facilitating treatment and healing.
Implant shows promise for regenerating bone
Researchers have developed a regenerative implant that could help repair bone-deep damage following physical trauma, surgery or osteoporosis.
Sweat-proof e-skin takes reliable vitals
Engineers have developed a sweat-proof “smart skin” — a conformable, sensor-embedded sticky patch that reliably monitors a person’s health.
Smart wound dressings with healing sensors
Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.
Wearables use tiny fibers to track vitals
A shirt that monitors your blood pressure or a pair of socks that can keep track of your cholesterol levels might be just a few years away from becoming reality.
Plant-based gel fast-tracks 'mini-organs' growth
The world’s first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel supports organoid growth and helps reduce the costs of studies into cancer and COVID-19.
Using bacteria as micro-3D printers
Researchers have used bacteria to produce intricately designed three-dimensional objects made of nanocellulose.
Magic fibers: ‘smart fabrics’ can change color
Researchers are testing new ways to spin liquid crystals into fibers that could be used in camouflage clothing or to create cleaning wipes that can detect the presence of bacteria.
Silk improves bioink for artificial organs
Researchers mechanically reprocess silk into a biologically compatible component of bioinks that improves the structural fidelity of 3D-printed hydrogels containing cells for use in drug development and regrowing lost or damaged body
3D printed rubbery brain implants
Engineers are working on developing soft, flexible neural implants that can gently conform to the brain’s contours and monitor activity over longer periods.
Nanocellulose sensors: wood on our skin
Researchers have now produced a novel flexible sensor that lies on the skin surface and is biocompatible because it is made of nanocellulose.
Wound healing with the power of nanofibers
Scientists have now developed a new type of biomaterial that could help the healing of injuries, especially of severed nerve tracts.