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The journal ACS Catalysis has published a study on a new type of porous polymer that acts as a heterogeneous (Lewis acid) catalyst in hydrosilylation/deoxygenation reactions with a stable conversion of ∼93%.

The journal Acta Biomaterialia has published a study describing the synthesis of novel polymeric carriers with tunable biodegradability suitable for tailored design and preparation of nanosystems intended for treatment of solid tumors.

On October 10, a seminar was held at NTM to mark 110 years since his birth, 25 years since his death, and 60 years since the patent for lathe-cut contact lenses.

Dr. Ing. Jiří Kotek, FEng., dr.h.c. received the Prize of the President of the Czech Academy of Sciences for the promotion or popularization of research, experimental development and innovation.

A study describing hybrid macromolecular systems that can be used as spectral nanoprobes for advanced cell barcoding in flow cytometry was published in the journal Macromolecular Bioscience. The publication is also accompanied by a picture on the back cover of the journal.

Scientist from IMC discovered that the addition of Acid Blue dye during the electrosynthesis of pyrrole lead to a switch in polypyrrole electrochemical behavior. Such modified polypyrrole exhibits higher electroactivity, capacitance, and diffusion–controlled capacitive contribution.

Scientists from IMC revealed the tunable affinity of block polyoxazolines to cytoplasm membranes, based on their hydrophobicity

A study describing new polymeric theranostics whose photodynamic antitumor effect and fluorescence imaging of tumor tissue is activated by the tumor stimulus was published in the journal Theranostics.

Scientists from IMC participated in a study revealing the ability of meta-isobutoxy phenylboronic acid to create biocompatible hydrogels with multi-responsive properties.

The anchoring of ionic liquids into the structure of layered double hydroxides leads to the preparation of an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for microwave polymerization.

A study on monitoring the drug release kinetics using alternative methods, specifically surface plasmon resonance, capillary electrophoresis and nuclear magnetic spectroscopy, was published in the Communication Chemistry journal.

Comparison of the antifouling properties of poly(2-oxazoline) and poly(2-oxazine) polymer brushes, emerging alternatives to PEG, was published in Macromolecular Rapid Communications.

Within an international collaboration, IMC scientists developed new, low pH- and Mg²⁺ ions-tolerant copolymers aimed at the isolation and study of membrane proteins.

Gradient copolymers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic 2-oxazolines effectively inhibit amyloid fibril formation in a concentration-dependent manner, offering promise for treating amyloidoses.

In Polymers was published a study highlighting effect of amines on surface of chitin nanowhiskers on performance of polycaprolactone/polylactide biocomposites.

Within the national collaboration of IMC-UTB, conducting spherical PEDOT with improved antibacterial properties was prepared and possess diverse spectrum of applications, including optical sensors and medical devices.

An article describing the synthesis of Ceramide NP grafted to hyaluronan, a promising molecule for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, was published in Carbohydrate polymers.

Team Polymer and Colloidal Immunotherapeutics developed an efficient method for anchoring synthetic polymers to the surface of magnetic nanoparticles. The effectiveness of this surface treatment was subsequently assessed in vivo in collaboration with CAPI team from the 1st Faculty of Medicine.

In the framework of the European project NEWELY, the scientific team of IMC and UCT has developed homogeneous ion-exchange membranes with low surface resistance for highly efficient membrane-based alkaline electrolysis of water. The project was awarded the "Best Innovation Award 2022“ of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership at the European Hydrogen Week 2022 - "The secret to success is in the membrane".

A Czech-French research team has developed an anti-tumor micellar drug delivery system with ultrasound-triggered drug release and successfully tested it in a mousebrain tumor - glioma model. The biodistribution of the system within the organism and its accumulation in tumor can be monitored in real time as a direct feedback by PET or fluorescence.