- In April 2025, Arkema collaborated with the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) to develop a new generation of bio-based polymer brushes tailored for use in biomedical coatings and surface modification of implantable devices. These brushes, derived from renewable monomers, are designed to offer enhanced hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and anti-fouling properties, meeting increasing global demand for sustainable and high-performance surface treatments in healthcare applications.
- In January 2025, DuPont Microcircuit Materials introduced a new range of functional polymer brush coatings for flexible electronics and wearable sensors. The series, launched under the brand FlexCoat-BR, enables improved signal sensitivity, moisture resistance, and flexibility, particularly in biosensor substrates and soft robotics applications. This expansion reinforces DuPont’s position in the rapidly evolving interface materials market, targeting the Asia-Pacific and North American segments.
- In October 2024, Sumitomo Chemical announced the commercialization of smart polymer brushes with thermoresponsive and pH-sensitive properties designed for use in lab-on-a-chip diagnostics and targeted drug delivery platforms. Developed through its strategic innovation center in Osaka, the product is positioned to meet growing demand in point-of-care medical devices and controlled release systems, especially across emerging economies and academic-industrial biotech clusters.
