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In ACS OMEGA, IMC researches presented a versatile platform for the synthesis of pH-responsive diblock copolymer (PHPMA-b-PDPA) micelles and vesicles (polymersomes) obtained via microwave-assisted RAFT-PISA which may attract considerable attention in the drug-delivery field.

Journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces published a paper about influence of Zr-based metal-organic framework structure on properties of its composites with polyaniline.

First step of future investigations on dielectric properties of geopolymer for sensing applications in the field of building materials - international collaboration results were published in Materials and Structures.

The journal Pharmaceutics published a paper on nanofibrous drug carriers with prolonged release and biological activity against cancer cells with potential for local treatment of e.g. intraocular tumor retinoblastoma.

IMC scientists designed new Rose Bengal-conjugated and PEG-coated hexagonal upconverting nanoparticles to kill tumor cells by photodynamic therapy.

The journal Cell Transplantation has published results of in-vivo study of the survival, differentiation, and safety/tumorigenicity of reprogrammed human induced pluripotent stem cells-derived neuronal precursors for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

In research sponsored by the U.S. company Axalta Coating Systems, IMC scientists described the synthesis of well-defined low-molecular weight (co)polymers of glycidyl methacrylate applicable in the formulation of automotive coating mixtures.

Journal Solid State Ionics published work on the development of electrochemically, mechanically and thermally stable, efficient and versatile “green” gel polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries based on cross-linked 2-polyoxazolines.

Researchers from IMC substantially contributed to the characterization of nanoparticles, which exhibit promising therapeutic properties for the treatment of Hungtington disease - a neurodegenerative disease of brain.

Interesting research published in Pharmaceutics manufactured novel amphiphilic, biocompatible and thermo-responsive PLA-b-PTEGMA copolymers synthesized via one-pot controlled RAFT-ROP polymerizations with fine-tuneable LCST. NPs prepared from them encapsulated and release paclitaxel by temperature-triggered drug release mechanism in relevant pathophysiological temperatures.

IMC scientists developed a method using electron beam irradiation to create nonbiofouling hydrogel coatings on implantable materials, improving biocompatibility and in vivo performance. Crosslinkable double bond concentration in the copolymer is crucial for stability and uniformity of the formed hydrogel layer.

We are deeply saddened to announce that on April 7th 2023, the physical chemist and leading expert in polymer chemistry Prof. Ing. Pavel Kratochvíl, DrSc. passed away.

A study was published in Materials, comparing the above characterizations on hydrogen-bond-rich rubbery elasto-plastic nanocomposites containing a monodisperse spherical rigid filler.

The journal Macromolecular Research published a study describing the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible and biodegradable polymers based on poly(L-glutamic acid) bearing zwitterionic groups. The developed materials can be used in tissue engineering.

Cationic amphiphilic animal venoms like melittin can be complexed with polyanionic nanoparticles to form potential therapeutic agents with high efficacy. Article was published in the European Polymer Journal.

The journal Molecules has published a study describing the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible phosphorus-containing polymers that can be used as highly sensitive probes in 31P MRI imaging of internal body structures.

Upconverting NaYF4:Yb,Er nanoparticles modified by bisphosphonate-terminated poly(ethylene glycol) and Rose Bengal produced reactive oxygen species potentially to kill cancer cells.

Between 19 and 21 March 2023, IMC has organized an international conference focused on the presentation of the recent results and sharing of experience in the field of cancer treatment and diagnostics.

A new method for the synthesis of N-methacryloxysuccinimide based polymer brushes via surface-initiated atom-transfer radical polymerization and subsequent post-polymerization modification was presented in the journal Progress in Organic Coatings.

Journal Nanoscale Advances published an article describing an excellent platform for fundamental research on non-aqueous nanofluids, with metal-polymer and metal-metal interactions unperturbed by the presence of solvents or chemical residuals.