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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.
New polymer binder turns fragile sand prints into super-strong, industrial-ready tools. Researchers at the Department…
A material derived from trees could potentially replace liquid electrolytes in next-generation batteries. In pursuit…
Tokyo Tech developed a sustainable process to recycle bioplastics into effective fertilizers, tackling pollution and…
Spontaneous wide-area spreading of oil on water inspires a facile energy-saving route of crafting electrically…
EPFL scientists have developed a novel recycling method inspired by nature’s protein cycle. By breaking…
Stille reaction proves superior for crafting high-efficiency polymers in solar cells, outperforming Suzuki in both…
A new shape memory polymer can store and release far more energy than older materials,…
Watercoolers can release organophosphate esters like TCIPP into drinking water through their plastic and tubing…
Research team led by Chemnitz University of Technology develops dyes that continuously translate stress plastics…
UBC researchers created a sugar-mimicking polymer that coats blood vessels on donor organs, preventing immune…
A University of Michigan team developed a platinum-tin catalyst that produces propylene from propane far…
Smart Robotics for Soft Plastic Recycling Researchers create a robot that sorts soft plastic Technology…
A new study warns plastic pollution is nearing a tipping point, with potential irreversible effects…
Adding absorbent nanoparticles to polymer membranes simplifies desalination. University of California, Berkeley, chemists have discovered…
Conquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to…
Scientists Develop a Method To Reuse Previously Non-Recyclable Plastic Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be…
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach,…