Synthesis of Porous Silica Particles for Drug Delivery front page preview

Synthesis of Porous Silica Particles for Drug Delivery

Current methods use strong chemical acids, which can be harsh. To control how and when materials form during a reaction, the acidity (pH) needs to be adjusted very precisely. This usually means using very diluted acids. ...

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Sustainable Ingredients from Brewer’s Spent Grains front page preview

Sustainable Ingredients from Brewer’s Spent Grains

The brewing industry produces 39 million tonnes of Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG) waste every year. The University of Limerick (UL), has isolated and developed nutritious food products that meet the demands of health-conscio...

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An Electrochemical Sensor formed from Sustainable Materials front page preview

An Electrochemical Sensor formed from Sustainable Materials

By blending lignin with biobased polymers and carbonizing them, different carbon morphologies are achieved, resulting in optimized biosensors for glucose detection. This technology offers a cost-effective and sustainable...

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Protease Enzyme Targeting Immune Dysregulation Disorders front page preview

Protease Enzyme Targeting Immune Dysregulation Disorders

Immune dysregulation is identified in a broad variety of significant syndromes and disorders including those of the skin, the lungs, and the gut. There is a need to provide a treatment strategy targeting immune dysregu...

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