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Structure-guided optical and mechanical tuning of ultrathin membranes based on poly(α-amino acid)

The journal Macromolecular Materials and Engineering published a study on electrospun PBLG nanofibrous membranes, whose structural, optical, and mechanical properties depend on thickness and are primarily governed by porosity and pore size.

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Coordination chemistry of DOTAM complexes with zinc, cadmium and mercury

Inorganic Chemistry published a combined X-ray diffraction, NMR, and DFT study of DOTAM complexes with zinc, cadmium, and mercury, showing, among other findings, how residual 13C–14N dipolar interactions can reveal metal-induced changes in amide-group coordination that are not captured by X-ray diffraction alone.

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Improved intestinal delivery of volatile phytotherapeutics

IMC scientists, together with Pharm MUNI and VRI colleagues, contributed to developing stable self-microemulsifying pellets for intestinal delivery of volatile phytotherapeutics.

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One nanosystem, two ways to image Langerhans islets

Our new study introduces upconverting nanoparticles combining luminescence and magnetic resonance imaging. This approach provides new possibilities for bimodal visualizing and monitoring Langerhans islets, including applications related to islet transplantation in diabetes treatment.

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Influence of polymer nanomedicine structure on anti-cancer efficacy

Our researchers published a study in the Journal of Controlled Release regarding the impact of polymer topology on cancer therapy. Star-shaped polymer carriers significantly improve tumor accumulation and enhance anti-cancer therapeutic efficacy compared to standard linear systems.

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Mechanism of chiral sorption selectivity in ALD-modified polycarbonate membranes

This study elucidates how chiral imprinting induced by Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) influences the sorption selectivity and long-term stability of polycarbonate membranes for the enantioselective separation of α-pinene.

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Recyclable glassy vitrimers from renewable monomers

We developed biobased vinylogous urethane vitrimers for structural composites, which combine mechanical robustness, high stiffness, and efficient recycling.

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Smart materials switchable between gel-, liquid-, and colloidal (micelle) state

Copolymers with temperature-sensitive end blocks exhibited a remarkable ability to self-assemble into several structures - greatly enhanced by COSAN boranate anions. The materials offer both technical and biomedical applications.

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Molecular and spacer engineering of carbazolyl substituted polydithienopyrrole polymers with memristive response

In joint project with UTB Zlin, we showed that longer w-(9-carbazolyl)alkyl sidegroups of polydithienopyrrole enable smoother and controllable memristive switching.

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Checking the machine learning model for NMR parameters of crystals

The international project carefully investigated the performance of the ShiftML3 machine learning model of NMR parameters of solid-phase systems.

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Gene therapy offers hope for patients with muscle spasticity

Our colleague Hana Studenovská is part of the international research team developing a promising gene therapy for the treatment of muscle spasticity.

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Low-temperature-synthesized polypyrrole enhances supercapacitor performance

Scientists from IMC demonstrated that low-temperature-synthesized polypyrrole improves conductivity, capacitance, and cycling stability in zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors.

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Tomáš Etrych Appointed Member of the Board of the Czech Health Research Council

Tomáš Etrych, Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, became a member of the Board of the Czech Health Research Council with effect from 1 July 2026.

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Krzysztof Polaczek receives the Otto Wichterle Award 2026

The prestigious award of the Czech Academy of Sciences recognises exceptional talent at the beginning of a scientific career.

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Patrycja Bober joins the editorial board of Synthetic Metals

Patrycja Bober, Head of the Functional Electroactive Materials Department and a member of the Institute's management, has become a journal editor.

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Lead(II) ion-selective sensors based on imprinted and acid-assisted polythiophene systems

Acid-assisted polymerization films showed superior Pb²⁺ detection via SWV and potentiometry, maintaining selectivity against Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, and Co²⁺ interferents.

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Upconversion colloid for tracking cellular uptake of nanoparticles

IMC researchers published a study describing an upconversion colloid that enables monitoring of nanoparticle uptake by cells in biological systems.

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Turmeric-functionalized layered double hydroxide/poly(3-hydroxyoctanoate) nanocomposite

In collaboration with Polish colleagues, we prepared a biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for bone and nerve tissue regeneration.

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Polypyrrole/MoS₂ composites for flexible supercapacitors

Organic dyes tune nanostructure, enhancing conductivity and capacitive performance of composite electrodes.

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Photodynamic control of autophagy-apoptosis switching in breast cancer

Researchers from IMC contributed to research on the photodynamically induced transition from autophagy to apoptosis in cancer cells.