- In September 2024, an international research collaboration developed a novel nanostructured hybrid material, MCM-41@chitosan@dansylglycine, aimed at visualizing latent fingerprints. This innovative material combines mesoporous silica nanoparticles, a fluorescent dye (dansylglycine), and chitosan, a polysaccharide sourced from crustacean exoskeletons. The development of this material is expected to advance forensic and investigative techniques, offering a more efficient and sensitive method for detecting latent fingerprints in various scenarios
- In April 2023, a groundbreaking study published on Wiley Online Library introduced a new approach for pulp capping treatments using a Wnt3a-loaded hydroxyapatite nanowire@mesoporous silica core-shell nanocomposite. The composite combines ultra-long, flexible hydroxyapatite nanowires with a mesoporous silica shell, enhancing the material's ability to load and release Wnt3a and Si ions effectively. This advancement is poised to improve dental pulp capping procedures, boosting the mesoporous silica market and offering better clinical outcomes
- In February 2023, Mitsubishi Chemical Group made a strategic move by absorbing its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Chemical Systems, Inc., which specializes in IT services. The subsidiary, known for its expertise in communication infrastructure, mission-critical systems, and business applications, now operates under the main company. This consolidation enhances Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s technological capabilities, providing integrated solutions across consultation, system development, and ongoing operations for a broader range of industries and services
