The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and ...

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An Ehime University research team directed by H. Shimomoto and E. Ihara has developed a new molecular design strategy that ...

Anhydride additive speeds up polylactic acid breakdown and could make it possible to compost the plastic at home ...

Abstract: Self-healing polymers, which can autonomously repair damage or be repaired through simple treatments, have garnered attention due to their flexibility in addressing damage and enabling ...

From household plastic packaging to the flexible frameworks that support wearable electronics, polymer materials form the invisible backbone of modern life. At a microscopic level, polymers consist of ...

In the race for lighter, safer and more efficient electronics—from electric vehicles to transcontinental energy grids—one component literally holds the power: the polymer capacitor. Seen in such ...

Attaching amino acids to a hydrophobic organic molecule allows them to self-assemble into rare, knotted structures with defined handedness, sidestepping the need for external templates or chiral ...

If you are concerned about microplastics, the world starts to look like a minefield. The tiny particles can slough off polyester clothing and swirl around in the air inside your home; they can scrape ...

As the pace of change increases in the plastics industry, polymer compounders, producers of resins and additives, and OEMs need to use the latest technology to respond to regulatory, environmental, ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

That’s not a vanity statement for those who want to look good or a performance issue for those who want to be better, stronger, and faster. It’s a medical issue and has been for a long time. And if ...