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Breakthrough in diagnosing infections in joint replacements: Czech interdisciplinary team develops smart materials

The development of innovative polymer sensors holds promise for effective detection of postoperative complications.

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Czech scientists contribute to the development of eco-friendly solar cells

The IMC scientists in collaboration with researchers from Linköping University in Sweden, has achieved significant progress in the development of eco-friendly organic solar cells that offer a greener alternative to conventional silicon based solar panels.

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Probing the inner structure and dynamics of pH-sensitive block copolymer nanoparticles with nitroxide radicals using scattering and EPR techniques

IMC researchers demonstrated EPR spectroscopy analyzes pH-responsive TEMPO-labeled nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery and molecular-level nanoparticle structural dynamics.

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Smart pH-responsive microparticles for bacteria capture

Innovative microparticles transform into vesicles at acidic pH, trapping bacteria and enabling targeted drug delivery.

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Polymeric nanotherapeutics with acetylsalicylic acid derivatives for the treatment of acute or chronic inflammation

We developed nanosystems with controlled release of acetylsalicylic acid derivatives that reduce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and inhibit inflammation-promoting cyclooxygenases.

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Design of new magnetic polymers by means of theoretical modeling

We proposed a model designed for optimization of the chemical structure - magnetic properties relationship of novel polymers for spintronic applications.

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Polymeric eco-packaging with antimicrobial and antioxidant activity

In collaboration with Polish colleagues, have developed polymeric biodegradable active packaging materials that extend the shelf-life of fruits and protect consumers against pathogenic bacteria.

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Bio-responsive polymer probes for reactive oxygen species detection via MRI

Scientists from IMC and IKEM developed bio-responsive polymer probes to detect pathologies related to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species using magnetic resonance imaging.

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Preparation of polyamino acid microgels and determination of nanomechanical properties in the swollen state

We developed the soft polyamino acid microgels and further the procedure to determine and define their nanomechanical properties in the hydrated state using the AFM method.

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Temoporfin-conjugated PEGylated upconversion colloid for photodynamic therapy of cancer

Upconverting nanoparticles coated with temoporphyrin-containing polymer after irradiation with near-infrared light completely cured experimental animals suffering from tumors using photodynamic therapy.

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Award for Dr. Petr Štěpánek

Dr. Petr Štěpánek was awarded the Jaroslav Heyrovský Honorary Medal for Merit in Chemical Sciences by the President of the CAS.

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Star copolymers as structurally tunable macromolecular carriers for peptide vaccine delivery

Researchers from IMC and Barinthus Biotherapeutics reveal advancements in structurally tunable polymer carriers for peptide vaccine delivery, enhancing immune system activationin vivo.

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Microfluidic controlled self-assembly of polylactide (PLA)-based linear and graft copolymers into nanoparticles with diverse morphologies

IMC researchers demonstrated microfluidic-controlled self-assembly of PLA-based copolymers into nanoparticles, using advanced characterization techniques.

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Surface functionalization with well-defined and low-fouling PiPOx brushes

The publication in the Polymer Chemistry journal describes the development of PIPOx layers that provide high fouling resistance and offer broad surface functionalization possibilities.

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Polypyrrole/tungsten carbide composites for energy storage

The scientists from IMC discovered that the addition of tungsten carbide nanoparticles and safranin to the polymerization media of pyrrole has produced composites with improved electrical conductivity and gravimetric capacitance.

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Postmodification with polycations enhances properties of alginate microcapsules used for cell encapsulation

Within an international collaboration, IMC participated at the research focused on improving properties of alginate microcapsules used for pancreatic cells encapsulation within a new (type 1) diabetes therapy.

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New approach to synthesis of polymeric architectures with ultra-high chain density

An IMC team developed a new method of synthesis of complex polymeric architectures, unlocking access to severalfold higher polymer chain density than possible with current approaches.

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Superior Antitumor Efficacy of pH-Responsive Vesicles, So-Called 'Polymersomes

Researchers from IMC elucidated the relationship between the structure, properties, and antitumor activity of polymersomes, demonstrating that pH-responsive polymersomes exhibit excellent therapeutic efficacy in animal models.

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Polypyrrole/tannic acid aerogels as efficient adsorbents of Cr(VI) ions

The addition of tannic acid to the polymerization medium of polypyrrole with nanofibrillated cellulose has significantly enhanced the adsorption capacity of Cr(VI) ions up to 549.5 mg g⁻¹.

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Polymer surfaces with antimicrobial properties due to hexagonal domains of silver nanoparticles

High-resolution scanning electron microscope installed at IMC enabled us to visualize hexagonal domains of silver nanoparticles on the surface of PEEK polymer. The silver particle domains were created in the UCT laboratories in order to impart antimicrobial properties to the polymer surface.