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Smart biosensors help detect inflammation early in patients with joint replacements

A team led by Elena Tomšík from the Department of Conducting Polymers at the IMC is developing smart biosensors with higher accuracy, smaller dimensions, and broader diagnostic capabilities based on specific inflammatory markers.

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The graphene oxide (GO) evolution: Tailoring molecular architecture for next-gen nanocomposites

Scientists from IMC co-authored a comprehensive review about functionalization of GO, enhancing GO dispersion, and the mechanical, thermal, barrier, and electrical properties of GO nanocomposites with polymers.

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Riboflavin-mediated photocrosslinking of poly(α-amino acid) bioinks for tissue 3D printing

We present new bioinks based on water-soluble poly(α-amino acids) that can be gently cross-linked using blue light and riboflavin, with potential for clinical application in 3D tissue bioprinting.

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More effective polymer antibiotics through iron targeting

A study published in Biomaterials Science shows that iron-mediated targeting increases the efficacy of polymer-bound ciprofloxacin against intracellular infections.

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Dendrimer and star polymer effects on Pebax gas separation membranes

PAMAM dendrimers enable CO₂ facilitated transport in Pebax, while star polymers suppress interactions, restoring diffusion and tuning permeability-selectivity performance.

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"Fluorosomes": A direct path to the cellular reticulum

IMC scientists studied the self-assembly of variably charged fluorinated nanoparticles, discovering their preferential accumulation in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum.

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Excited-state dynamics in plasmonic nanoparticles functionalized with chalcones as biosynthetic precursors of flavonoids.

The ultrafast transient optical spectroscopy demonstrates the potential of these nanostructures synthesized at partner universities in Poland for optical sensors and light-triggered biomedical tools.

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Next-generation borane materials for breakthrough supercapacitors

IMC CAS researchers co-developed a unique borane network enabling high-capacitance, ultra-stable supercapacitors for next-generation energy storage.

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Hydrophilic polymers as functional excipients in dermal nanoformulations of imiquimod

Together with colleagues from UCT, we tested our developed hydrophilic polymer carriers as functional excipients in dermal drug nanoformulations.

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Polyaniline-modified porous carbon electrodes for high-energy symmetric and Zn-ion supercapacitors

Scientist from IMC report polyaniline-modified biomass carbon electrodes delivering high-energy symmetric and zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors via optimized electrochemical deposition methods.

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Effect of XPS analysis on the structure of polymer brushes

The journal Applied Surface Science published a study addressing the impact of XPS measurements on the structure of zwitterionic polymer brushes, along with recommendations for minimizing this effect.

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Morphology-tuned polymer–drug conjugates for adaptive therapy

Researchers at IMC CAS developed pH-responsive polymer–drug nanoconjugates with controlled morphology, improving adaptive delivery and anticancer efficacy.

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Solution behavior of HPMA polymers with different chain architectures

Polymer Chemistry (RSC) published a study on how polymer architecture affects the solution behavior of water-soluble polymers, important for developing new materials.

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Stimulus-responsive polymer systems for photodynamic therapy of solid tumors

ACS Omega journal published study on stimulus-responsive polymer systems intended for effective photodynamic therapy of solid tumors.

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Stabilized polypyrrole for long-life supercapacitors

The published study introduces a PPy/HPStDVB composite enabling exceptional electrochemical stability and long-term durability of polymer-based supercapacitors.

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Possible applications of anticancer peptide KLAK in tumor treatment

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry published a review article on anticancer peptide KLAK, which disrupts the mitochondrial membrane, enabling programmed death of cancer cells.

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TYRAY-modified alginate bioinks for 3D printing and vascular network formation

The research team developed alginate bioinks modified with the biomimetic TYRAY peptide, enhancing adhesion, growth, and self-organization of stem and endothelial cells and enabling the formation of vascular networks in 3D bioprinted constructs.

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Morphologically diverse thermo- and pH-responsive nano-objects from polymerization-induced self-assembly

We demonstrate controlled formation of morphologically rich polymer nano-objects dual-responsive to temperature and pH via aqueous RAFT-PISA.

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Multifunctional polymethacrylamides via “click” chemistry

An IMC team reported a new pathway to useful substituted polymethacrylamides via a highly-efficient “click” chemistry on a poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) derivative.

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Antibody-targeted polymeric nanomedicines for effective low-dose treatment of breast tumors

Scientists from the IMC in collaboration with French colleagues have developed a method for the synthesis of advanced nanotherapeutics that are suitable for highly effective treatment of breast tumors.