Abstract: The systems and methods of the present disclosure provide highly deformable porous membrane culture systems and actuation methods for studying the effects of biomedical stretch on cultured tissue. A well plate can include a well having a first opening configured to receive an insert coupled to a deformable membrane. The well plate can include a gasket positioned within the well and configured to create a seal between the insert and the well when the insert is positioned in the well. The well plate can include a chamber defined beneath the well, the chamber configured to receive fluid media and to expose the fluid media to a surface of the deformable membrane when the insert is positioned in the well. The well plate can include an actuator configured to stretch the deformable membrane by a target amount of strain.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to compositions comprising nitrogen containing SMA oligomers or polymers in combination with the phosphonate oligomers or polymers. These compositions may be combined with other polymer resins to produce polymer compositions having good electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties combined with flame retardancy.

Abstract: Methods for curing unsaturated polyesters or vinyl esters in compositions that include oligomeric phosphonates, and combinations thereof and compositions and cured polymers made by these methods are described herein.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of for changing the color of skin or body are described.