In an advance that could prevent that kind of device failure, MIT engineers have found a simple and general way to eliminate fibrosis by coating devices with a hydrogel adhesive. This adhesive ...

St. Cyril’s College develops hydrogel coating extending fruit and vegetable shelf life, addressing limitations of traditional preservation methods.

To solve this problem, researchers designed a hydrogel coating using calcium alginate and chitosan, which is loaded with an anti-inflammatory drug called dexamethasone sodium phosphate.

A team of researchers from Adoor St Cyril’s College has developed a hydrogel-based coating that keeps vegetables and fruits fresh for up to 30 days, depending on the kind of produce ...