Chitosan-based hydrogel membranes as transparent biomaterials for skin regeneration

IMDEA Materials Institute has developed mechanically tunable hydrogel membranes that closely mimic the mechanical environment ...
Phys.org

Chitosan-nickel biomaterial becomes stronger when wet, and could replace plastics

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material ...

Biomaterial Wound Dressing Market Report 2026 Now Available — Breaks Down Alginate, Collagen, and Chitosan Product Segments

Opportunities in the biomaterial wound dressing market include rising demand due to aging populations, chronic disease ...
News Medical

The science of silk fibroin and chitosan: Techniques for biomaterials analysis

In this interview, industry experts Jennifer Prestipino and Dr. Viviana Posada discuss the unique properties of silk fibroin and chitosan, their biomedical applications, and innovative techniques ...
technologynetworks

Biological Material That Becomes Stronger When Wet Could Replace Plastics

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material ...
Science Daily

New biomaterial could replace plastic laminates, greatly reduce pollution

An inexpensive biomaterial that can be used to sustainably replace plastic barrier coatings in packaging and many other applications has been developed by researchers, who predict its adoption would ...