Sentences with phrase «of hydrogel»

Biggest bonus - you won't find these masks sliding off your face because they are made of hydrogel.

The hydrating mask is made of a hydrogel matrix that releases its ingredients by melting

The hydrating mask is made of a hydrogel matrix that releases its ingredients by melting — or «cocooning» — into the skin.

The short video above shows a metal ball dropping onto a very thin sheet of hydrogel without rupturing it.

A combination of materials from MIT researchers shows the benefits of hydrogel paired with rubber, forming a product that is at once both comfortable and impermeable.

The researchers made the hydrogels by mixing together microbeads of one type of hydrogel that degrades very rapidly in a solution of another polymer that degrades much more slowly.

The researchers showed they could control the rate of MSC osteogenesis in vitro by modifying the elastic modulus of the hydrogel.

Their method has reduced the manufacturing time of hydrogel from three days to six hours.

Long - term effects of hydrogel properties on human chondrocyte behavior.

Protein from a small, tasty mollusk inspired Michigan Technological University's Bruce P. Lee to invent a new type of hydrogel actuator.

A hydrogel could be programmed to adopt all manner of shapes by changing the placement of the ions, the composition of the hydrogel and the voltage.

The unique property of the hydrogel developed by the RIKEN team is that it acts like an artificial muscle, which does not contract equally in all directions.

To create a prototype of such a battery, Anirvan Guha at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and his colleagues spread thousands of hydrogel bubbles across a thin, pliable surface.

Ting Liu at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and her colleagues built the nanogenerator by sandwiching a layer of hydrogel between a stretchy plastic material called an elastomer, then coating it in silicone rubber to keep the hydrogel from drying out.

«This makes it problematic for many room temperature biofabrication systems, which are compatible with only a narrow range of hydrogel viscosities and which must generate products that are as uniform as possible if they are to function properly.»

In pre-clinical studies conducted by the researchers, a one - time, local injection of the hydrogel - drug combo prevented graft rejection for more than 100 days compared to 35.5 days for recipients receiving only tacrolimus and 11 days for recipients without treatment or only receiving hydrogel.

This is a representation of hydrogel polymers (straight lines) trapping stem cells (light - colored figures) and water (blue).

«Recognizing MMP - 20's function in biomineralization is one of the first steps to learning how dental enamel forms in nature,» said Qichao Ruan, lead author of the hydrogel study and a postdoctoral research associate in the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC.

The researchers carried out a screening test to identify the type of hydrogel that would best host bacterial cells.

To test this type of communication in a 3 - D structure, they printed a thin sheet of hydrogel filaments with «input,» or signal - producing bacteria and chemicals, overlaid with another layer of filaments of an «output,» or signal - receiving bacteria.

To demonstrate the technique, the team printed a pattern of hydrogel with cells in the shape of a tree on an elastomer layer.

The nanofiber size and pore size of the hydrogel are in the similar range of a natural extracellular matrix in the biological system.

«When the interlocked arrays are exposed to water, a notable volume expansion of a corresponding shape transformation of the hydrogel microhooks occurred by the swelling of the hydrogel, resulting in significantly increased wet adhesion both in the shear and normal directions.»

Under working conditions the hydrogel - modified fuel cell is able to convert chemical energy from hydrogen into electrical energy over several weeks, while in absence of the hydrogel, the hydrogenase is deactivated within seconds.

The resin consists of the hydrogel, a chemical that acts as a binder, another chemical that facilitates bonding when light hits it and a dye that controls light penetration.

Both versions of the hydrogel — one, about 70 percent water; the other, about 92 percent water — either matched or exceeded the stiffness and toughness of real cartilage.

Cellulose is only made on the surface of the hydrogel because that is where most of the oxygen is — therefore, the method produces thin coatings suitable for wound treatment.

After that, human clinical trials would be required to show whether the combination of hydrogel material and protein will benefit patients with type 1 diabetes.

Tests showed that subcutaneous implants, left, of a hydrogel developed at Rice University encouraged blood vessel and cell growth as new tissue replaced the degrading gel.

Engler's team, which includes bioengineering graduate student researchers Ludovic Vincent and Jessica Wen, found that the stem cell differentiation is a response to the mechanical deformation of the hydrogel from the force exerted by the cell.

Ting Liu at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and her colleagues built a specialised material out of a layer of hydrogel sandwiched between a stretchy plastic material called elastomer, and then coated in silicone rubber to keep the hydrogel from drying out.

Another benefit of the hydrogel, is the barrier it creates between the mother's bra and her healing nipple and the ability to store it in the refrigerator during a feeding, for cool application afterwards.

The use of hydrogels dressings is a concept stolen from disciplines such as geriatrics, where patients suffer bed wounds and these water - based polymer matrix dressings are applied to maintain moisture, inhibit scab or crust formation, reduce pain, and enhance epithelial migration for wound repair.

The use of hydrogels is not regulated.

Mechanical constraints such as soft wire, or glass substrate which chemically binds with the gel, can also be used to manipulate the self - assembly and formation of hydrogels into complex structures.

«Greater control of the growth and self - assembly of hydrogels into complex structures offers a range of possibilities in medical and robotics fields.

Mimicking this behaviour of biological tissues in nature, the research team comprising CMU scientists Changjin Huang, David Quinn, K. Jimmy Hsia and NTU President - designate Prof Subra Suresh, showed that through manipulation of oxygen concentration, one can pattern and control the growth rate of hydrogels to create the desired complex 3D shapes.

«Modifications of the treatment regimens, additional optimization of the delivery methods via the use of hydrogels, and structural modifications of the compounds via medicinal chemistry could ensure even better results with CDK2 inhibitors in treating hearing loss in humans.»

The study, published online today in Scientific Reports, demonstrates fast, scalable, high - resolution 3D printing of hydrogels, which remain solid and retain their shape despite containing water.

In addition, different types of hydrogels could suit different patients» needs.

Compared to other types of hydrogels being developed (left), a new hydrogel (right) can form crosslinks after injection into the heart, making the material stiffer and longer - lasting.

Beyond the intestinal applications, the researchers are also studying the use of hydrogels to deliver organoids to damaged kidneys and lungs.

Reinforcement of hydrogels using three - dimensionally printed microfibres.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Biomedical and biotechnology engineer with background in design of biomaterials, biosensors, drug delivery devices, microfrabrication, and tissue engineering Working knowledge of direct cell writing and rapid prototyping Experience fabricating nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds Proficient in material analysis, mechanical, biochemical, and morphological testing of synthetic and biological materials Extensive experience in bio-imaging processes and procedures Specialized in mammalian, microbial, and viral cell culture Working knowledge of lab techniques and instruments including electrophoresis, chromatography, microscopy, spectroscopy, PCR, Flow cytometery, protein assay, DNA isolation techniques, polymer synthesis and characterization, and synthetic fiber production Developed strong knowledge of FDA, GLP, GMP, GCP, and GDP regulatory requirements Created biocompatible photocurable hydrogels for cell immobilization Formulated cell friendly prepolymer formulation Performed surface modification of nano - particle fillers to enhance their biocompatibility Evaluated cell and biomaterial interaction, cell growth, and proliferation Designed bench - top experiments and protocols to simulate in vivo situations Designed hydrogel based microfluidic prototypes for cell entrapment and cell culture utilizing computer - aided robotic dispenser Determined various mechanical, morphological, and transport properties of photocured hydrogels using Instron, FTIR, EDX, X-ray diffraction, DSC, TGA, and DMA Assessed biocompatibility of hydrogels and physiology of entrapped cells Evaluated intracellular and extracellular reactions of entrapped cells on spatial and temporal scales using optical, confocal, fluorescence, atomic force, and scanning electron microscopies Designed various biochemical assays Developed thermosensitive PET membranes for transdermal drug delivery application using Gamma radiation induced graft co-polymerization of N - isopropyl acylamide and Acrylic acid Characterized grafted co-polymer using various polymer characterization techniques Manipulated lower critical solution temperature of grafted thermosensitive co-polymer Loaded antibiotic on grafted co-polymer and determined drug release profile with temperature Determined biomechanical and biochemical properties of biological gels isolated from marine organisms Analyzed morphological and mechanical properties of metal coated yarns using SEM and Instron Performed analytical work on pharmaceutical formulations using gas and high performance liquid chromatography Performed market research and analysis for medical textile company Developed and implement comprehensive marketing and sales campaign

Not exact matches

Chinese researchers recently unveiled miniature kidneys comprised of cells printed from a hydrogel material, which live for up to four months.

The Lighten & Brighten White Marble Hydrogel Mask from renowned skincare brand Erno Laszlo is designed to instantly brighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and aging.

Based on a 3D image such as an MRI scan, Aspect's machine builds relatively complex organic structures out of a «hydrogel» embedded within cells taken from the body and grown in a cell culture.

Clever techniques include the use of water - in - oil - in - water emulsions and oil - filled hydrogel particles.

There's things you can put into your bra that can reduce the friction of your nipples on your bra: so hydrogel pads, sew dies, these are both really great products that just put a barrier between your nipples and your bra with the pads that you are wearing.

Then add any kind of moisture goop like hydrogel, Aquaphor, lanolin or coconut oil.