Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered a surprising phenomenon: polymer chains with segments that simply ...

Polymers are fundamental to our daily lives, serving as the core components for a wide array of goods, including clothing, packaging, transportation infrastructure, construction materials, and ...

Polymers are fundamental to our daily lives, serving as the core components for a wide array of goods, including clothing, packaging, transportation ...

A recent study in Nature Communications explores a novel approach to self-healing in polymer glasses—using controlled oscillatory movements to boost molecular mobility and repair cracks. This ...

Over the past few decades, food packaging markets have captured the attention of researchers due to their direct impact on human health. Both metallic and nonmetallic materials find use in the food ...

The structure of semi-crystalline polymers largely depends on how strongly their molecular chains are entangled. Following numerous experiments, researchers developed a new model to predict the ...

Researchers in Switzerland have developed silicone-based stretchable polymer electrolyte. Developed by Empa researchers from ...

The ACS GCI Natural Polymers Consortium (NPC) is a group committed to exploring the utilization of natural polymers to accelerate the development of more sustainable functional materials. Launched in ...

The synthesis of 2D material polymers represents a groundbreaking approach in materials science, offering a diverse range of applications in various industries. These composite materials combine the ...

The original story “ New platinum-free photocatalyst turns sunlight and water into renewable energy ” is published in The ...