News archive

new
Ostatní
Highly effective synthetic polymer-based blockers of non-specific interactions
Researchers from IMC have developed highly effective synthetic polymer blockers of non-specific interactions, which make it possible to replace currently used proteins of animal origin.
new
Ostatní
Polymersome nanovaccines enhance antitumor immunity with co‑delivered antigens and adjuvants
IMC and Radboud University Medical Center developed polymersome nanovaccines boosting antitumor immunity by co-delivering antigens and adjuvants to dendritic cells.
new
Ostatní
Aluminosilicate networks as Lewis acid catalysts: Synthesis and characterization
The journal Inorganic Chemistry has published a comprehensive study that reveals the mechanism of formation of catalytically active aluminosilicate networks and provides a detailed insight into the structure of the resulting Lewis acid centers.
new
Ostatní
Cancer cell membrane targeting with tailored highly defined polymers
Scientists from the IMC CAS developed in collaboration with the IOCB CAS highly defined "octopus" peptoid polymers targeting cancer cell membranes.
new
Ostatní
Degradation of polyolefins with phenolic stabilizers subjected to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation
IMC researchers showed that phenolic stabilizes (such as vitamin E) exhibit both antioxidant and prooxidant properties, depending on the irradiation type.
new
Ostatní
Sustainable aerogels made of poly (itaconic acid) for wastewater remediation
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules recently published the use of aerogels for dyes adsorption. These aerogels are considered a promising adsorbent material for wastewater remediation.
new
Ostatní
Non-conventional light-mediated therapy with ferrocene-based polymer micelles
Scientists from the IMC developed non-conventional light-triggered approach to killing cancer cells using ferrocene-containing polymer micelles.
new
Ostatní
Tannic acid-modified magnetic nanoparticles reduce oxidative stress in liver
Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles modified with tannic acid and N-acetylcysteine-chitosan conjugate reduce oxidative stress in liver of prediabetic rats.
new
Ostatní
38 nm biodegradable poly[N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide] nanogels by dispersion polymerization
The scientists from the IMC developed the conditions of dispersion polymerization for the preparation of 38 nm core shell biodegradable, hydrophilic and reactive nanogels.
new
Ostatní
Biobased ultralow-density polyurethane foams with enhanced recyclability
We have prepared ultra-light polyurethane foams from renewable feedstock showing increased recyclability, which contribute to circular economy and solving plastic waste concerns.
new
Ostatní
Novel natural-based alginate-pectin networks dually crosslinked with Ca2+/Zn2+ ions for the delivery of lipophilic phytotherapeutics
The close collaboration of the IMC CAS, MUNI Pharm and VRI resulted in the design of advanced hybrid alginate-pectin networks, proposed as the long-term site-specific treatment of intestinal inflammation.
new
Ostatní
Mechanically strong and extensible monolithic hydrogels with rapid response to temperature change
Strong and tough monolithic non-porous hydrogels have been developed: poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) interlaced with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Some exhibited an exceptionally rapid response to temperature changes.
new
Ostatní
New highly hydrophilic methacrylamide-based drug carriers for cancer treatment
We have designed, synthesized and tested in vivo efficient water-soluble polymer chemotherapeutics that are able to be accumulated in tumor tissue.
new
Ostatní
Polymerization of renewable itaconic acid in deep eutectic monomers
Scientists from IMC in cooperation with Polish colleagues, synthesized polyitaconates from renewable resources as more environmental-friendly alternatives to conventional petrochemical polyacrylates.
new
Ostatní
PhD projects – Call for Applications 2024/2025
We are looking for new PhD students who are interested in advanced material and biomedical research.
new
Ostatní
Straightforward preparation of hydrogel layers on various substrates by electron beam irradiation
Scientists from the IMC participated in technology biocompatibilization of implant surfaces. The polymer on the implant surface is irradiated and cross-linked by an electron beam.
new
Ostatní
Biodegradation of aliphatic polyurethane foams in soil
The published study investigated the impact of structural changes in polyurethane foams on the rate of biodegradation in soil and ecotoxicological safety.
new
Ostatní
Inhibition of the tumor protein CCL2 improves the efficacy of anticancer therapy with nanomedicines
Scientists from IMC participated in the development of new inhibitors of tumor proteins, whose significantly increase the efficacy of anti-cancer therapy using nanomedicines.
new
Ostatní
Soft hydrogels with double porosity for tissue engineering
The journal Macromolecular Bioscience has published a study focusing on characterization of 3D polymeric scaffolds intended for the reparation of soft tissue.
new
Ostatní
Radiosensitizing molybdenum nanoclusters conjugated with a biocompatible copolymer for radiodynamic therapy
Scientists from the IMC coated octahedral molybdenum nanoclusters by biocompatible copolymer to prepare theranostic tool for photo/radiodynamic applications.
divider