Extensively studied since the 1990s, PNIPAm, Poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide), is a thermally sensitive polymer. PNIPAm shows a phase transition that corresponds to temperature variation thanks to the ...

Hydrogels with particulates, including proteins, drugs, nanoparticles, and cells, enable the development of new and innovative biomaterials. Precise control of the spatial distribution of these ...

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine require biomaterials that support cellular proliferation, migration, and self-organization to develop functional tissue structures. Granular hydrogel ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Just days after graduating with his PhD, Austin Williams showed just what helped him earn his doctoral degree. The accomplishment could end up helping millions of people. Inside ...

In a recent study published in Nature Materials, researchers developed spherical hydrogel inhalation for enhanced lung defense (SHIELD) to protect against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ...

Researchers have developed a new method to improve the structural and functional stability and long-term storage of hydrogel microparticles during lyophilization. By using polyethylene glycol (PEG) ...