AIMC Topic: Polymers

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Utilizing machine learning for predicting drug release from polymeric drug delivery systems.

Computers in biology and medicine
Polymeric drug delivery systems (PDDS) play a crucial role in controlled drug release, providing improved therapeutic outcomes. However, formulating PDDS and predicting their release profiles remain challenging due to their complex structures and the...

Antifreezing Ultrathin Bioionic Gel-Based Wearable System for Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Arrhythmia Diagnosis in Hypothermia.

ACS nano
Cardiovascular disease (CAD) is a major global public health issue, with mortality rates being significantly impacted by cold temperatures. Stable and reliable electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in cold environments is crucial for early detection and...

Development of a Wearable Sleeve-Based System Combining Polymer Optical Fiber Sensors and an LSTM Network for Estimating Knee Kinematics.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
This study presents a novel wearable solution integrating Polymer Optical Fiber (POF) sensors into a knee sleeve to monitor knee flexion/extension (F/E) patterns during walking. POF sensors offer advantages such as flexibility, light weight, and robu...

Enhanced Sensitivity and Versatile Detection: Dual-Sized Microsphere-Type Pressure Sensors for Soft Robotics and Wearable Electronics.

ACS applied materials & interfaces
The development of pressure sensors with enhanced sensitivity, expanded working range, and versatile yet decoupling detection capabilities is critical for advancing robotics and medical applications. This work presents a novel pressure sensor design ...

Harnessing machine learning algorithms for the prediction and optimization of various properties of polylactic acid in biomedical use: a comprehensive review.

Biomedical materials (Bristol, England)
Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative tool in various industries, driving advancements in key tasks like classification, regression, and clustering. In the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the creation of biomedical devi...

Bacteria Flagella-Mimicking Polymer Multilayer Magnetic Microrobots.

Small methods
Mass production of biomedical microrobots demands expensive and complex preparation techniques and versatile biocompatible materials. Learning from natural bacteria flagella, the study demonstrates a magnetic polymer multilayer cylindrical microrobot...

Versatile adhesive skin enhances robotic interactions with the environment.

Science advances
Electronic skins endow robots with sensory functions but often lack the multifunctionality of natural skin, such as switchable adhesion. Current smart adhesives based on elastomers have limited adhesion tunability, which hinders their effective use f...

AlgaeSperm: Microalgae-Based Soft Magnetic Microrobots for Targeted Tumor Treatment.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)
Magnetic microrobots are significant platforms for targeted drug delivery, among which sperm-inspired types have attracted much attention due to their flexible undulation. However, mass production of sperm-like soft magnetic microrobots with high-spe...

Polymer Biodegradation in Aquatic Environments: A Machine Learning Model Informed by Meta-Analysis of Structure-Biodegradation Relationships.

Environmental science & technology
Polymers are widely produced and contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their low recycling rates and persistence in natural environments. Biodegradable polymers, while promising for reducing environmental impact, account for less...

Robot-Assisted Synthesis of Structure-Controlled Star-Cluster Hydrogels with Targeted Mechanophysical Properties for Biomedical Applications.

Biomacromolecules
Advancements in polymer chemistry have enabled the design of macromolecular structures with tailored properties for diverse applications. Reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization is a controlled technique for precise pol...