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Light-Triggered Adhesive Helps Neural Electrodes Stay Put, Then Release On Command

Researchers developed bPDMS@Fe, a self-healing silicone elastomer that adheres strongly to tissue and other surfaces, then weakens under UV light for controlled removal. In mice, a nine-channel cortical electrode using the material recorded seizure-related brain activity on days 7 and 14, while separate histology experiments tracked tissue responses through day 28.

28 Oct 2026

Bacteria That Produce Face Masks: The Bacterial Cellulose Revolution in Cosmetics

Heat, sun exposure and prolonged use of air conditioning can contribute to skin dehydration during the months following summer.

From AIMPLAS 28 Oct 2026

Fiber Based GUI Paves the Way for Next Generation Wearable Health Monitors

Researchers at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering (CDE) have developed a fiber that functions as pixels and senses touch at the same time, integrating 54 of them into a sleeve to create the world's first touchscreen built into a garment.

23 Oct 2026

BioMADE Integration Accelerates Commercialization of Biobased Materials and Chemicals

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has joined BioMADE, a national institute focused on advancing manufacturing using biological systems in the United States, strengthening connections between ORNL research, industry needs and pathways to commercial-scale production of new chemicals and materials.

20 Oct 2026

Engineering Biobatteries Using Nature-Inspired Villi Structures for Power

When trying to figure out a better design for a bacteria-powered biobattery, Binghamton University researchers found inspiration in nature — specifically, the insides of our small intestines.

16 Oct 2026

Thermo-Mechanochemistry Process Applies Mechanical Stress to Heat-Treated Lignin Fibers

Xianglan Bai illustrates her development of biobased carbon fiber with two beakers in researchers' hands.

15 Oct 2026

New Titanium-Hydrogel Design Tackles Friction and Fixation in Orthopedic Implants

Researchers developed a titanium-hydrogel platform that combines silane-based chemical bonding with TPMS mechanical interlocking to create a strong interface between rigid Ti6Al4V components and a PVA/PAAm hydrogel. In laboratory tests, the system maintained low-friction hip articulation over 500,000 loading cycles, absorbed impact energy in an artificial disc prototype, and supported controlled antibiotic release.

8 Oct 2026

Honeybee Silk Could Power Smarter Wound Dressings

Biodegradable films made from engineered honeybee silk could form the basis of a new generation of ‘smart’ wound dressings, according to CSIRO and Adelaide University researchers.

1 Oct 2026

Bioresorbable Magnesium Battery Brings Transient Power to Ingestible Electronics

Researchers developed a bioresorbable magnesium–molybdenum trioxide paper battery that reached a peak open-circuit voltage of 1.84 V and powered capsule-scale RFID and gastric electrical-stimulation systems in swine. The study also examined gastric retention and degradation, showing the battery's potential for temporary ingestible electronics while identifying further work needed on complete device biodegradability, safety, and human translation.

23 Sep 2026