Scientists caught a famous “sandwich” molecule in a rare hidden state, uncovering a long-missing step…
Browsing: Polymers
Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating subunits called monomers, and they form the basis of countless materials in both nature and industry. Found in everything from DNA and proteins to plastics and synthetic fibers, polymers are incredibly diverse in structure and function. Scientists study and engineer polymers to create materials with specific properties, flexibility, strength, conductivity, biodegradability, suiting them for applications in medicine, electronics, construction, and more. Research in polymer science continues to expand with developments in sustainable materials, smart polymers that respond to environmental stimuli, and innovations in nanotechnology.
A common plant seed could be a powerful new tool against microplastics in water. Researchers…
This octopus-inspired smart skin can change shape and reveal hidden secrets on command. Synthetic materials…
A simple burst of visible light can now create skin-safe electrodes that could transform medical…
Researchers at Cambridge have developed a solar-powered device that imitates photosynthesis to turn CO2, sunlight,…
A new electrochemical test can recover fingerprints from fired ammunition, even after extreme heat exposure.…
EPFL scientists have created a breakthrough 3D printing method that uses hydrogels as templates to…
The UMass Amherst-led team is challenging the common belief that perfect fillers are the best…
UT Dallas researchers created a durable, self-repairing, and more recyclable 3D-printed foam using dynamic chemistry,…
ISTA physicists demonstrate that contact electrification depends on the contact history of materials. For centuries,…
Researchers have created a unique hydrogel that’s both tough and self-healing, thanks to nanosheet-enhanced polymer…
Everyday products contain unregulated toxic chemicals. For years, the scientific community has assumed that polymers—large…
A new discovery offers a promising way to break down stubborn plastics like Plexiglass into…
A research team has developed a revolutionary two-dimensional polyaniline (2DPANI) crystal that overcomes major conductivity…
Researchers have created an adhesive polymer that surpasses the strength of existing commercial options while…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced…
The development of polymer synthesis methods utilizing diazocarbonyl compounds as monomers. For over 20 years,…
Northwestern University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking development in materials science with the creation of…