Orthopedic researchers have developed a promising new nanoparticle hydrogel that can be injected directly into bones weakened by osteoporosis. In a study recently published in the journal Bone ...

They are usually soft and weak, but can be made hard and tough. Hydrogels are gels that have water as their main constituent. Mechanically controlled polymerization can lead to permanent changes ...

Water scarcity, contamination, and lack of sanitation are global issues that require innovations in chemistry, engineering, and materials science. To tackle the challenge of providing high-quality ...

The Zn–SA–PSN hydrogel’s unique polymer design offers 2.5 V stability and 43 mS/cm ionic conductivity, surpassing conventional electrolytes.

LEPABE─Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto 4099-002, Portugal ALiCE─Associate Laboratory in Chemical ...