Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preventing retraction of aqueous drops on a hydrophobic surface. The present invention also discloses a medical device coated with a hydrophilic coating comprising a substrate and a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses elastic macro porous scaffold and a process for the preparation thereof. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of macroporous, elastic nano particulate scaffolds comprising of coated or grafted cross linkable nanoparticles, and a crosslinker prepared by crosslinking during ice templating, wherein the modulus increases linearly with temperature.

Abstract: A composition contains a blend of a primary polymer and a secondary polymer, an additive and an adhesive. The secondary polymer is less crystalline than the primary polymer, and the additive increases the melt viscosity of the blend. The composition can be used in 3D printing to result in reduced warping of polymers during 3D printing, especially when using lower polymers, such as, HDPE and LLDPE.

Abstract: The present invention discloses reverse/inverse micellar discontinuous cubic phase (Fd3m phase) composition for controlled release of therapeutic drugs or biologically active component and to the process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a versatile, macroporous, omniphilic polymeric sponges for absorption of organic liquids of varying polarity as well as water. Particularly, disclosed herein is an ice-templated macroporous omniphilic polymeric sponge as inexpensive versatile absorbents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preventing retraction of aqueous drops on a hydrophobic surface. The present invention also discloses a medical device coated with a hydrophilic coating comprising a substrate and a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rolled up radially self-expanding stent comprising at least one transverse expandable member of non-shape memory alloy sheet or wire loops laminated in a polymer and rolled up in a configuration that stores elastic energy and retains flexibility, arranged on a longitudinal axis used to improve the lumen patency of non-vascular body lumens. The radial expansion of the stent is caused by unrolling of the rolled up transverse expandable member during deployment in the body lumen.

Abstract: The present invention discloses reverse/inverse micellar discontinuous cubic phase (Fd3m phase) composition for controlled release of therapeutic drugs or biologically active component and to the process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a versatile, macroporous, omniphilic polymeric sponges for absorption of organic liquids of varying polarity as well as water. Particularly, disclosed herein is an ice-templated macroporous omniphilic polymeric sponge as inexpensive versatile absorbents.

Abstract: Surface modified optically variable product to provide security features in packaging materials and currency notes to prevent counterfeiting. Surface modified optically variable product is optionally readily functionalized to disperse them in organic and aqueous inks.

Abstract: The present invention discloses elastic macro porous scaffold and a process for the preparation thereof. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of macroporous, elastic nano particulate scaffolds comprising of coated or grafted cross linkable nanoparticles, and a crosslinker prepared by crosslinking during ice templating, wherein the modulus increases linearly with temperature.

Abstract: Surface modified optically variable product to provide security features in packaging materials and currency notes to prevent counterfeiting. Surface modified optically variable product is optionally readily functionalized to disperse them in organic and aqueous inks.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a self standing network or scaffold of nanoparticles with controllably variable mesh size between 500 nm and 1 mm having particle volume fraction between 0.5 to 50%. The network comprises nanoparticles, a surfactant capable of forming ordered structured phases and a cross linking agent, wherein the surfactant is washed off leaving the self standing scaffold. The invention further discloses the process for preparing the self standing scaffolds and uses thereof.

Abstract: A apparatus for studying the effects of steady and transient flow fields on a sample. The apparatus includes: (a) a flow chamber through which a sample can flow comprising a port arranged to accommodate an analytical probe for measuring the properties of the sample as it moves through the flow chamber; (b) a temperature-controlled thermal reservoir that houses the flow chamber; (c) a sample reservoir comprising a chamber in communication with the flow chamber; (d) a displacement piston arranged to apply pressure, upon activation, to a sample residing in the chamber of the sample reservoir to force the sample into the flow chamber; and (e) an actuator arranged to apply pressure to the displacement piston to activate the displacement piston.