Polymers are large molecules composed of repeated subunits called monomers, which are bonded together to form long chains. These substances are ubiquitous in both natural and synthetic forms, playing critical roles across biological and industrial landscapes. Natural polymers include proteins, which are made up of amino acids, and nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, which are vital for genetic functions. Cellulose and rubber are other examples of naturally occurring polymers.
A new technique utilizing neutron scattering has revolutionized lithium battery design, promising safer and more efficient batteries. An international team of scientists found a way…
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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…