A new technique utilizing neutron scattering has revolutionized lithium battery design, promising safer and more…
Browsing: Polymers
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.
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…
Water and UV radiation effectively and swiftly break down the crosslinked polymers in diaper liners…
A new study led by chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign brings fresh insight…
This machine developed at the University of Bonn measures just one ten-thousandth of a millimeter.…
An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made…
The University of Liverpool’s Chemistry Department has pioneered a method to better understand polymer chain…
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have unveiled a surprising discovery that holds the potential…
A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the…
PFAS are incredibly versatile chemicals. These fluorine-rich organic compounds are what make raindrops effortlessly glide…
A new ferroelectric polymer that efficiently converts electrical energy into mechanical strain has been developed…
A research team led by the University of Virginia has conducted a study on associative…
By adding weak linkers to a polymer network, chemists dramatically enhanced the material’s resistance to…