Iron oxide-incorporated conjugated polymer nanoparticles, also known as conjugated polymer nanoparticles (CPNs), are highly fluorescent particles composed of a semiconductor light-emitting polymer ...

Nanoparticles and polymer nanocomposites have rapidly emerged as transformative materials in the field of biomedicine. By integrating the unique optical, chemical, and physical properties of nanoscale ...

A recent study published in Polymers detailed the development of polymer matrix nanocomposites incorporating copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) through UV-photopolymerization additive manufacturing. The ...

Scientists at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and at Nanjing University have combined a widely used medical polymer with a natural blood protein to develop a new nanoparticle drug delivery ...

Plasma-based approaches rely on exposing materials to a reactive environment containing energetic ions, electrons, radicals, and photons generated from gas precursors. These interactions can induce ...

In the dynamic realm of materials science, polymer nanocomposites have emerged as a revolutionary class of materials with unparalleled versatility and performance. From automotive engineering to ...

RNA therapy with polymer nanoparticles is considered a promising approach for the treatment of various illnesses. It involves the use of polymers as "nanocarriers" to transport RNA drugs precisely to ...

Gene delivery is, arguably, the biggest bottleneck in gene therapy. Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are the historical mainstay, but they are expensive to manufacture and have payload limits and ...

Traditional polyesters are obtained via ring-opening polymerization (ROP), but significant research is currently directed at designing new biodegradable vinyl polymers with esters groups in the ...