Researchers have successfully merged 3D/4D printing with a chemical process to produce “living” resin, which has huge potential for fields as diverse as recycling and biomedicine
New 3D printing technique produces ‘living’ 4D materials
Polymer
Researchers add order to polymer gels
A new kind of soft elastic material has medical and technological applications
Build a better biomimetic bone
The optimized bone mimetic material could be useful in a wide range of engineering applications
New spray gel could help take the bite out of frostbite
Researchers have developed a convenient gel that could be sprayed onto frostbite injuries when they occur, helping wounds heal
Materials Science 2020
March 26-27, 2020
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Global Summit on Biomaterials and Applications (GSBA-2020)
October 26-27, 2020
Valencia, Spain
Valencia, Spain
Turbulence transforms polymers into gecko-like dendrites
Unusual-looking polymers have strong adhesive properties
Hydrogels control inflammation to help healing
Scientists model how synthetic gels can tune body’s inflammatory response
Cells thrive in blood-based bioink
3D bioprinted structures made with human platelet-derived bioink are particularly hospitable to cells, promoting proliferation without the need for animal products