Novel material could supplement main cooling systems in emergencies

Read the full paper: A self-organized tri-lineage bone model in liquefied microcapsules captures matrix dynamics in early remodeling

Mano and colleagues have developed a self-organized bone-like model by co-encapsulating stromal and monocytic cells in liquefied gelatin microcapsules. Their direct interaction effectively supports the emergence of osteoblast-, osteocyte-, and osteoclast-like phenotypes, facilitating cellular crosstalk and promoting mineralized matrix formation and turnover without the need for lineage-specific induction.

Nature Synthesis, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s44160-026-01164-8An ice-mediated interfacial membrane synthesis method is reported that exploits the quasi-liquid layer on ice to form polyamide microcapsules with programmable dimensions and cargo-independent encapsulation. The resulting compartments combine broad cargo compatibility, tunable permeability and robust confinement, enabling efficient compartmentalized biocatalysis and multienzyme cascade reactions.

Nature Synthesis, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s44160-026-01148-8Ice-mediated interfacial growth enables the synthesis of programmable microcapsules with tunable membrane properties for biocatalysis.

Researchers in India have developed self-healing epoxy composites reinforced with graphene oxide and carbon nanotube microcapsules, showing that a titanium dioxide sol–gel coating boosts tensile s

Self-healing materials are synthetic substances capable of repairing microscopic defects without human intervention. This technological development is rooted in advanced chemical and physical principles such as microcapsules, capillary channels, and metal-memory-based recovery mechanisms. It is now

Fabric softener concentrated with amber fragrance of White Musk, envelops the laundry leaving it soft and fragrant for a long time, reducing limescale

Nature Synthesis, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s44160-026-01164-8An ice-mediated interfacial membrane synthesis method is reported that exploits the quasi-liquid layer on ice to form polyamide microcapsules with programmable dimensions and cargo-independent encapsulation. The resulting compartments combine broad cargo compatibility, tunable permeability and robust confinement, enabling efficient compartmentalized biocatalysis and multienzyme cascade reactions.

Nature Synthesis, Published online: 01 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s44160-026-01148-8Ice-mediated interfacial growth enables the synthesis of programmable microcapsules with tunable membrane properties for biocatalysis.

The Encapsulated Fragrances Market size is projected to reach US$ 2.15 billion by 2034 from US$ 1.45 billion in 2025. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2026–2034. Encapsulated fragrances represent specialized scent delivery systems where volatile aromatic compounds are enclosed within microscopic protective shells or matrices. These microcapsules protect fragile scent ingredients from ambient degradation, oxidation, thermal stress, and premature evaporation, enabling a controlled, long-lasting scent release triggered by mechanical friction, moisture, heat, or ambient pressure during consumer use.

Glycogen microcapsules let living materials unlock stored fuel locally, sustaining cell metabolism for 28 days without oxygen and supporting early blood vessel growth after implantation.

Glycogen is introduced as a metabolic battery that offers local and cell-triggered release of glucose. Glycogen can be stably encapsulated into hydrogel (Dex-TA) microcapsules that allow for diffusio....

Self-healing materials are synthetic substances capable of repairing microscopic defects without human intervention. This technological development is rooted in advanced chemical and physical principles such as microcapsules, capillary channels, and metal-memory-based recovery mechanisms. It is now

Fabric softener concentrated with amber fragrance of White Musk, envelops the laundry leaving it soft and fragrant for a long time, reducing limescale