Unexpected Twist Discovered in Polymer-Based Semiconductors – “Goldilocks Effect”
A new study led by chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brings fresh insight into the development of semiconductor materials that can do things…
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Revolution in Nanotech: A Motor That’s 1/10,000th of a Millimeter
This machine developed at the University of Bonn measures just one ten-thousandth of a millimeter. An international team of scientists headed by the University of…
DNA Nano Engine: The Revolutionary Power Behind Tomorrow’s Nanomachines
An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and…
50-Year-Old Polymer Puzzle: Chemists Solve Long-Standing Science Mystery
The University of Liverpool’s Chemistry Department has pioneered a method to better understand polymer chain reactions in changing solvent flows, offering valuable insights for both…
Shattering Conventional Wisdom – Surprising Discovery Could Transform the Future of Electrochemical Devices
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a surprising discovery that holds the potential to reshape the landscape of electrochemical devices. This new insight…
New Polymer Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Recycling
A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the University of Florida Department of Chemistry, has made a breakthrough…
Chemists Develop Sustainable Method To Remove “Forever Chemicals” From Water
PFAS are incredibly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-rich organic compounds are what make raindrops effortlessly glide off our outdoor jackets. They serve as the non-stick layer…
Artificial Muscles Flex for the First Time: Ferroelectric Polymer Innovation in Robotics
A new ferroelectric polymer that efficiently converts electrical energy into mechanical strain has been developed by Penn State researchers. This material, showing potential for use…
New Study Overturns Established Understanding of Associative Polymers
A research team led by the University of Virginia has conducted a study on associative polymers, a type of material with unique self-healing and properties,…
Counterintuitive Surprise! Weaker Bonds Can Make Polymers 10x Stronger
By adding weak linkers to a polymer network, chemists dramatically enhanced the material’s resistance to tearing. A team of chemists from MIT and Duke University…
Hijacking Cellular Factories: Retooling the Ribosomal Translation Machine to Biosynthesize Molecules
New research shows progress on playbook for programming ribosome to make diverse polymers. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, part of the National Science…
Thought To Be Safe: Replacement PFAS Used in Food Packaging Are Actually Hazardous
A study recently published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters suggests that the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) once considered safe for use in food…
Flex Your Artificial Muscles: The New Low-Voltage Breakthrough
Scientists have created thin, elastic bottlebrush polymer films that can function as artificial muscles at significantly lower voltages than currently available materials, potentially enabling their…
10x EV Range Boost With Revolutionary Lithium-Ion Battery Technology
POSTECH-Sogang University joint research team develops layering-charged, polymer-based stable high-capacity anode material. The electric vehicle market has been experiencing explosive growth, with global sales surpassing…
Revolutionizing Recycling: Transforming Industrial Waste Into Eco-Friendly Plastic Through Artificial Photosynthesis
Low concentration CO2 can be reused in biodegradable plastic precursor using artificial photosynthesis. A research team led by Professor Yutaka Amao from Osaka Metropolitan University…
“Fooling” Biology: Can Synthetic Polymers Replace the Body’s Natural Proteins?
Artificial intelligence has been utilized to synthesize random heteropolymers that imitate proteins found in blood serum and the cytosol of cells. The majority of life…
Scientists Have Developed Contact Lenses That Help Prevent Dry Eye Syndrome
A team from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has created a groundbreaking contact lens prototype aimed at combating contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE)….
Artificial Photosynthesis Makes Biodegradable Plastic Using Sunlight
Synthesis of fumaric acid by a new method of artificial photosynthesis, using sunlight. In recent years, environmental problems caused by global warming have become more…