Antimicrobial polymers represent a very promising class of therapeutics with unique
characteristics for fighting microbial infections. As the classic antibiotics exhibit an …

Neutron scattering is widely used in a variety of disciplines. Neutrons differ from other
structural probes such as X-rays and electrons in that they are neutral, have deep …

A reversible switchable on-demand UV-triggered drug delivery system (DDS) based on
interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) with silicone as the host polymer and spiropyran …

Hydrogel is a new class of functional polymer materials with a promising potential in the
biomedical field. The purpose of this article is to review recent advancements in several …

Supercritical CO 2 techniques are promising technologies for developing products that can
be useful for biomedical engineering. However, the obtained products (aerogels, foams …

There is intense interest in making mechanically stable elastomers with properties
resembling those of human muscles for use in soft robotics. Recently, a …

Polysiloxanes have been found to be the most important and commercial family of synthetic
inorganic polymers. The unique structure of the siloxane bond provides them with unusual …

Interpenetrating network (IPN) hydrogel materials are recognized for their unique
mechanical properties. While IPN elasticity and toughness properties have been explored in …

Scaffolds with multiple functionalities have attracted widespread attention in the field of
tissue engineering due to their ability to control cell behavior through various cues, including …

Silicones have a long history of use in biomedical devices, with unique properties stemming
from the siloxane (Si–O–Si) backbone that feature a high degree of flexibility and chemical …