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Huobi Ventures Enters Strategic Partnership with Bit2Me, Expanding Reach to Spanish-Speaking Markets
Press Release: The strategic partnership between Bit2Me and Huobi Ventures will leverage blockchain technology to reach a Spanish-speaking market of 500 million people. 19th January 2021, Madrid, Spain — Huobi Ventures, the global investment arm of Huobi Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Bit2Me, the Spanish company that offers technological financial services based […]
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Tiny electric generators could accelerate wound healing
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The natural wound healing process involves complex interactions between ions, cells, blood vessels, genes and the immune system; with every player triggered by a sequence of molecular events. An integral part of this process involves the generation of a weak electric field by the damaged epithelium - the layer of cells covering tissue. The electric field forms as a result of an ion gradient in the wound bed, which plays an important role in directing cell migration and promoting blood vessel formation in the area.
Scientists discovered in the mid- to late-1900s that stimulating tissue with an electric field could improve wound healing. Current research in this field is now focused on developing small, wearable, and inexpensive patches that aren't encumbered by external electrical equipment.
This has led to research on piezoelectric materials, including natural materials like crystals, silk, wood, bone, hair and rubber, and synthetic materials such as quartz analogs, ceramics and polymers. These materials generate an electric current when exposed to mechanical stress. Nanogenerators developed using the synthetic materials are especially promising.
For example, some research teams are exploring the use of self-powered piezoelectric nanogenerators made with zinc oxide nanorods on a polydimethylsiloxane matrix for accelerating wound healing. Zinc oxide has the advantage of being piezoelectric and biocompatible. Other scientists are using scaffolds made from polyurethane and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) due to their high piezoelectricity, chemical stability, ease of manufacturing and biocompatibility. These and other piezoelectric nanogenerators have shown promising results in laboratory and animal studies.
Another type of device, called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), produces an electric current when two interfacing materials come into and out of contact with each other. Scientists have experimented with TENGs that generate electricity from breathing movements, for example, to accelerate wound healing in rats. They have also loaded TENG patches with antibiotics to facilitate wound healing by also treating localized infection.
"Piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators are excellent candidates for self-assisted wound healing due to their light weight, flexibility, elasticity and biocompatibility," says bioengineer Zong-Hong Lin of the National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. "But there are still several bottlenecks to their clinical application."
For example, they still need to be customized so they are fit-for-size, as wound dimensions vary widely. They also need to be firmly attached without being negatively affected or corroded by the fluids that naturally exude from wounds.
"Our future aim is to develop cost-effective and highly efficient wound dressing systems for practical clinical applications," says Lin.
Further information
Zong-Hong Lin
National Tsing Hua University
Email: [email protected]
Research paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14686996.2021.2015249
About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM)
Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. https://www.tandfonline.com/STAM
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STAM Publishing Director
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Press release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comTiny dressings that generate electricity in response to movement could accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration. Scientists in Taiwan reviewed the latest advances and potential applications of wound healing technology in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Dock Launches Ambassador Program
PRESS RELEASE. On a mission to increase brand awareness, grow the community, and promote their upcoming projects, Dock has launched an Ambassador program. In return for executing various tasks including creating extra content to promote an update or launch, translating a blog post, or sharing social media posts, Ambassadors will earn rewards in DOCK tokens.…
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Hacker News Can’t Get Enough of Web3
Singapore blockchain startup raised USD 1.2 million in under 3 minutes.
"In a gold rush, sell the shovel" - that is precisely what this Singapore- based blockchain startup is doing to catch the attention of investors around the world.
SUBX FINANCE LAB ($SFX) is a blockchain-as-a-service provider for businesses to integrate web3 technologies into their products and services. The firm provides businesses with the tools to innovate with blockchain, metaverse and decentralised finance technology.The global blockchain market size is expected to grow from USD 3 billion in 2020 to USD 39 billion by 2025. 60% of CIOs across sectors are on the verge of integrating blockchain into their infrastructure.
Founded by tech consultants Adam Ihsan and Joe Kawai, the firm has the vision to drive the effective adoption of blockchain technology in a fast and cost-effective manner. Their products are easy-to-deploy and can be integrated into existing products and processes, allowing businesses of all sectors to leverage this new technology.
Last November, the firm listed an initial exchange offering and was over- subscribed - filling their hard cap of USD 1.2 million in mere minutes. They have put together a 15-person team within a month, hiring the brightest minds from management consulting and big tech.
Blockchain development is capital intensive, and not all businesses have the resources and means to explore this powerful technology. The firm remedies this painful problem by offering products that businesses can obtain at significantly lower costs. This business model has been termed "blockchain-as-a-service" by industry professionals.
The firm has launched two products and is on schedule to release ten more in the coming months. Their products include a no-code NFT minting solution and a no-code platform for businesses to create their custom blockchain token. More information about their products can be found on their whitepaper at https://subx.finance/wp.
These products are also compatible with the most popular blockchain networks. This includes the Ethereum network, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon Network, and the new Cronos Chain operated by Crypto.com. The firm is also releasing a white-label platform where businesses and individuals can resell products under their own brand.
The firm has its native token, $SFX, which businesses can purchase to access its products. Individuals can also purchase and stake the tokens, receiving 80% APY in rewards. $SFX can be purchased on Pancakeswap and the Probit Global Exchange - and soon with VISA and MASTERCARD.
According to an interview conducted with the CEO, he mentioned that the firm would focus on forming high-profile partnerships with enterprises around the globe. They will also tighten the integration of their products, ensuring that $SFX plays a central role in their ecosystem - with the intention to super-scale the price action of $SFX.
If you are interested in innovating with blockchain technology or are an investor/advisor looking to reach out to the team, please get in touch with Adam (CEO) or ZeMin (CMO) in the emails provided below.
Follow their Telegram, Discord, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and their official website and whitepaper for more updates.
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