Articles

Modification of heat-induced whey protein isolate hydrogel with highly bioactive glass particles results in promising biomaterial for bone tissue engineering

18th November 2021

This study deals with the design and comprehensive evaluation of novel hydrogels based on whey protein isolate (WPI) for tissue regeneration. So far, WPI has...

Material characterisation and stratification of conjunctival epithelial cells on electrospun poly (ε-caprolactone) fibres loaded with decellularised tissue matrices

18th November 2021

The conjunctiva, an under-researched yet incredibly important tissue, plays key roles in providing protection to the eye and maintaining homeostasis of its...

Cost effective optimised synthetic surface modification strategies for enhanced control of neuronal cell differentiation and supporting neuronal and Schwann cell viability

18th November 2021

Enriching a biomaterial surface with specific chemical groups has previously been considered for producing surfaces that influence cell response. Silane layer..

Exploiting biomaterial approaches to manufacture an artificial trabecular meshwork: A progress report

18th November 2021

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy in which permanent loss of peripheral...

Raechelle and Jenny in prestigious UKRI COVID Rapid Response grant to develop Antiviral PPE

9th December 2020

Coronaviruses are transmitted from an infectious individual through large respiratory droplets generated by coughing, sneezing or speaking. These infectious...

Highly Effective Functionalized Coatings with Antibacterial and Antifouling Properties

13th October 2020

One of the current challenges in maritime antifouling is the development of new nanostructured coatings which can replace the old protection coatings based...

Microcapsules Prepared via Pickering Emulsion Polymerization for Multifunctional Coatings

13th October 2020

Micro/nanocontainer-based self-healing coatings have achieved enormous interest in scientific community during the last decade. However, the search for...

Mark and Erin are new PhD students in the Lab. Welcome!

1st October 2020

Mark is undertaking a PhD on Developing Low Carbon Nanomaterials for Infection Control in Healthcare Settings. Erin is undertaking a PhD on Antibiofilm and...

Antimicrobial Nitric Oxide Releasing Contact Lens Gels for the Treatment of Microbial Keratitis

15th June 2020

Microbial keratitis is a serious sight threatening infection affecting approximately two million individuals worldwide annually. While antibiotic eye drops...

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