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Lower critical solution temperature versus volume phase transition temperature in thermoresponsive drug delivery systems

eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2011
One of the most subtle problem in the characterization of thermoresponsive polymers is the evaluation of the relationship between the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of the linear polymer and the volume phase transition temperature (VPTT) of ...
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Thermoresponsive Complex Coacervates as Advanced Carriers for Cell‐Laden Liquid‐Core Capsules for Biomedical Applications

Small, EarlyView.
A thermoresponsive complex coacervate is engineered to transport liquid‐core capsules loaded with human adipose‐derived stem cells, forming modular, hierarchically organized tissue‐forming units. This injectable platform enables precise spatial control while maintaining high cell viability, offering a versatile and bioinspired strategy for minimally ...
Luís P. G. Monteiro, Mariana Carreira, Julien Es Sayed, Marleen Kamperman, João M. M. Rodrigues, João Mano   +5 more
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Radiation‐Based 3D Dual‐Mode Thermal Management Devices: Advances in Active/Passive Switching for Energy‐Saving Applications

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Heating and cooling energy demand account for nearly half of the global energy consumption. SH and RC offer sustainable, zero‐energy strategies, but single‐mode devices lack adaptability. 3D dual‐mode devices, exploiting axial, flipping, and bending deformations, provide reversible switching with dynamic or passive control, representing a promising ...
Su Eon Lee, Ho Jun Jin, Jun Hyun Park, Ha Uk Chung, Junyong Seo, Bong Hoon Kim   +5 more
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Mussel-inspired thermo-switchable underwater adhesive based on a Janus hydrogel

NPG Asia Materials
On-demand underwater adhesives with excellent adhesive and gentle detachment properties enable stable connections to various biomedical devices and biointerfaces and avoid the risk of harmful tissue damage upon detachment.
Hiroya Abe, Daichi Yoshihara, Soichiro Tottori, Matsuhiko Nishizawa   +3 more
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Shaping Function: Polymeric 3D Systems With Unconventional Geometries for Biomedical Applications

Small, EarlyView.
Particle shape is a key design parameter governing biological interactions. Advances in fabrication enable precise control over anisotropy and compartmentalization, allowing modulation of cellular uptake, transport, and biodistribution, ultimately enhancing therapeutic performance. ABSTRACT Polymer geometry is a primary determinant of physical behavior
Francisca G. Perfeito, Mariana B. Oliveira, João F. Mano   +2 more
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Activatable smart contrast agents for photoacoustic imaging

Smart Molecules, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent advances in smart activatable photoacoustic imaging (PAI) contrast agents, which dynamically modulate their optical properties in response to external stimuli or microenvironmental cues. It discusses their molecular design, activation mechanisms, biomedical applications, and future prospects for clinically tailored use ...
Donghyeon Oh, Jihye Lee, Suyoung Park, Juyoung Yoon, Won Jong Kim, Chulhong Kim   +5 more
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Sailing Through Time: Building Pacific Maritime Resilience

Global Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP), an ambitious initiative aimed at decarbonising maritime transport across Oceania. The study explores the cultural, historical and technological aspects of wind‐propelled shipping in the Pacific.
Christiaan De Beukelaer, John Taukäve, Maria Sahib, Eldine Glees, Aseri Driu, Joshua Lakabung, Atina Schutz, Joseph H. Genz, Shania G. Tamagyongfal, Jerolynn K. Myazoe, Alexander Mawyer, Alson Kelen, Larry Raigetal, Raffael Held, Andrew Irvin, Morgan Wairiu, Peter Nuttall, Transform Aqorau, Kyrie Lalauvaki, Aileen Sefeti, John Kautoke   +20 more
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A Microfluidic Gradient Generator Post‐Modified by Two‐Photon Direct Laser Writing for Dynamic Particle Functionalization

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 21, June 5, 2026.
We present a Christmas‐tree‐shaped microfluidic gradient generator (MGG) that is equipped with dynamic trapping chambers, based on thermoresponsive microactuators. At room temperature, amine‐functionalized polystyrene beads are trapped inside the pNIPAM funnels and fluorescently labeled.
Chantal Barwig, Valerio Chionna, Annabelle Sonn, Kathi Michèle Kaiser, Zhe Wang, Christine Selhuber‐Unkel, Sadaf Pashapour   +6 more
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Investigating Hydrogel Structural Parameters in the Flory–Rehner Model Using Bayesian Optimization

Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Volume 26, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Hydrogels exhibit tunable solvent absorption driven by environmental stimuli such as temperature, pH, and light. While prior work established connections between synthesis processes and swelling behavior of temperature‐responsive hydrogels, the current study bridges the internal structure and the temperature‐responsive swelling behavior. First,
Yawen Wang, Adrian Ehrenhofer, Thomas Wallmersperger   +2 more
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Sensing and Filtering Environmental Fluctuations: The Case of Biomolecular Condensates in Plants

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 27, 13 May 2026.
The diversity of plant condensates reflects constraints of sessile organisms to coordinate postembryonic development with environmental adaptation. This review examines how plants employ condensates to integrate temperature, light, redox, and nutrient signals.
Panagiotis N. Moschou, Dorothee Staiger
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