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Elena Tomšík awarded the Werner von Siemens Prize for research in energy storage

The award reflects an outstanding contribution to the research of conductive polymers and their application in energy storage in supercapacitors.

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Dendrimer-modified Pebax membranes for enhanced CO₂ separation

Scientists from IMC studied the impact of dendrimers on selectivity and permeability of Pebax membranes for CO₂/N₂ separation. The results were published in Polymer journal.

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Smart sensor for early detection of inflammation around implants

Scientists from IMC developed a polymer sensor for early detection of implant-related inflammation by measuring changes in free calcium levels in the tissue microenvironment.

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Dr. Jiří Kotek elected as a member of the Academy Council

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Dr. Jiří Kotek, Director of the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the CAS, was elected by the Academy Assembly as a member of the Academy Council for the term 2025–2029.

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Synthesis of fluorinated polymer brushes as coatings for medical applications

The "grafting-from" polymerization of
*N*-(2-fluoroethyl) acrylamide provides fluorinated surfaces with antifouling properties.

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Swelling mechanism of polyoxazoline-based gel polymer electrolytes

Researchers from IMC elucidated the mechanism of swelling of lithium solutions in polyoxazoline networks, and its effect on the applicability of the obtained gel polymer electrolytes in Lithium-ion batteries.

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Tailoring polyester-based diblock copolymers for boron-enhanced drug delivery

Newly synthesized and well-characterized polyester-based diblock copolymers self-assemble into nanoparticles suitable for delivery of boron-containing anticancer drugs.

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Advances in the synthesis of multifunctional polymethacrylamides

An IMC team discovered that poly(2-isopropenyl-2-oxazoline) can be cleanly modified with thiols in water, affording a wide range of useful functional polymethacrylamides with numerous applications.

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Upconversion nanoparticles for hypericin delivery and multimodal imaging

IMC scientists published in Nanoscale new system for diagnostics and photodynamic therapy of tumors based on upconversion nanoparticles and hypericin.

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Lithium phthalocyanine (γ-structure) as a molecular oxygen sensor

Our new methodology ensures accurate lithium-phthalocyanine radical synthesis in the γ-crystalline phase, directly applicable as a precise and reliable oxygen sensor.

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Conductive films cast from highly stable PEDOT and PEDOT/silver colloids

Researchers from IMC developed highly stable PEDOT and PEDOT/silver aqueous colloids which are able to form conductive films.

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Cationic-hydrophilic di-block copolymers: Surface-shielded vectors for gene delivery

For gene delivery, INC scientists have developed di-block cationic copolymers that form DNA-loaded particles with residual charge shielding.

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Neuron 2024 award for connecting science and business in the hands of IMC scientists

This prestigious award highlights the collaboration between researchers from the Biomedical Polymers Department and the commercial sector and establishment of the startup Sophomer, s.r.o., which develops diagnostic tests utilizing the synthetic molecule Sophomer™ F10.

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Detailed characterization of pH-responsive polymer nanoparticles for drug delivery

The European Polymer Journal published a physicochemical study dedicated to the release of stable nitroxide radicals from polymer transport systems.

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Ultrathin nanofibrous membranes based on poly(γ-benzyl-L-glutamate)

The study in the Journal of Chemical Physics presents highly porous ultrathin nanofibrous membranes based on synthetic polypeptide prepared by electrospinning aimed at tissue engineering application.

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Enhanced electrochemical performance of polyaniline-boron doped diamond electrode for supercapacitor applications

Synergy between appropriate boron doping nanodiamond support and optimized PANI suspension is studied. The interaction and performance of the composite electrodes depend on the crystal size, electrical resistivity and sp2 carbon content of the support.

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Temperature- and pH-sensitive polymeric nanoparticles for controlled drug release

Particles designed to disintegrate and potentially release drugs in tumor tissue enable reduction of systemic side effects during oncological therapy.

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Stimuli-responsive hybrid polymer nanoparticles intumor therapy

The publication in Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery journal presents a vision of hybrid polymeric nanoparticles responsive to external stimuli as promising agents for antitumor therapy.

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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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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.