Polymer

Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly

Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands

A 3D printing technique can produce intricate structures from a novel, stiff material made from seaweed-derived alginate and graphene oxide

Device could be used to treat eye disorders

Medical devices that incorporate hydrogels into silicone rubber could release antibiotics into areas where they are needed most

Extrusion-based technique exploits airborne hydrogen peroxide to produce 3D constructs for tissue engineering applications

Researchers propose a novel micromanufacturing method to produce injectable microporous GelMA made up of annealable microbeads

A novel hydrogel that naturally adheres to soft tissue like cartilage and the meniscus can withstand mechanical stresses and extensive deformation

A novel biodegradable polymer that incorporates citrate can provide the extra energy that stem cells need to form new bone tissue

Electronic skin that heals itself after damage just like human skin could now be possible, according to new research