Researchers at Flinders University have developed a low-cost, high-density polymer that can store data efficiently…
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.
MIT researchers have developed an environmentally friendly alternative to the harmful microbeads used in some…
Scientists have innovated a polymer-coated bacterium that enhances its catalytic efficiency and sustainability in industrial…
MIT researchers have developed a new catalyst that converts methane into polymers at room temperature…
UVa researchers have developed a polymer that defies traditional trade-offs between stiffness and stretchability, enabling…
Scientists design bioinspired hydrogels that mimic plant photosynthesis for clean hydrogen energy production. A new…
A new technique enables data storage in synthetic polymers, allowing direct bit access without full…
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new type of polymer that marries the toughness…
OMIECs hold potential for future electronics, and Stanford scientists used cryo-electron microscopy to study their…
Researchers have developed a new polymer from sugar-like structures that efficiently removes heavy metals from…
Researchers have innovated polymer synthesis using a Tesla coil to initiate polymerization through a remote…
A new technique utilizing neutron scattering has revolutionized lithium battery design, promising safer and more…
Expanding our scientific understanding often comes down to getting as close a look as possible…
Plumber’s nightmare structure presents itself as an assemblage where all exits seem to converge inward—a…
For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene. Move over Spider-Man:…
Researchers at Rice University create covalent organic framework films through vapor deposition. Materials scientists at…
Synthetic polymers, which are ubiquitous in modern life, include materials such as nylon and polyester…
Dr. Quentin Michaudel and his research team have created a new family of polymers capable…