Using fundamental calculations of molecular interactions, they created a catalyst with 100% selectivity in producing…
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 new study finds nearly one in four plastic chemicals may be harmful—and most are…
New research makes popular compound cheaper and better for the environment. A process using a…
Scientists find a way to efficiently use visible light from the sun to break down…
Light-powered microrobots made of bismuth vanadate and iron oxide can swim toward and degrade microplastics,…
ETH scientists created fluorescent polymers that emit different colors based solely on chain length —…
Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many…
Silk proteins formed fibers, crosslinks, and iron complexes similar to those used by the sea…
Using an advanced microscopy technique, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a twin boundary defect in…
Scientists have created an automated system to make unstable DNA-building blocks on demand, improving efficiency…
Polymer-eating enzymes embedded in plastic allow programmed degradation. Biodegradable plastics have been advertised as one…
A High-Conductivity N-Type Polymeric Ink for Printed Electronics Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed…
Moreover, it is safer in terms of potential fire hazards and has a lower environmental…
An MIT team has created polymers that replicate the structure of mucins, the molecules that…
Researchers converted fish waste into a biodegradable plastic, offering a sustainable alternative to toxic, petroleum-based…
Texas A&M researchers have enhanced the dehumidification efficiency of a polymer that could help develop…
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Northwestern University researchers create a new polymer-based electrical…
Cryoprotectants are used to protect biological material during frozen storage They have to be removed…