Researchers have developed a new and highly efficient way to characterize the structure of polymers at the nanoscale -- effectively designing a routine analytical tool that could be used by industries ...

Polymer capsules can store functional substances such as drugs and fragrances, making them widely used in functional ...

Researchers have developed a simple method that converts existing generic polymers into luminescent polymers using mechanical force. Hokkaido University researchers have developed a simple method that ...

Precise synthesis of polymer brushes to modify the surface of nanoparticles and nanodevices for targeted applications has been one of the major focuses in the community for decades. Here we report a ...

(Nanowerk News) Antimicrobial cutting boards. Flame-retardant carpets. Friction-resistant bearings. Engineered surfaces add value to the things we use, providing extra layers of safety, easing their ...

The synthesis of 2D material polymers represents a groundbreaking approach in materials science, offering a diverse range of applications in various industries. These composite materials combine the ...

Dr. Zhe Qiang, an associate professor in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern ...

Previously, non-nucleic acid polymers had to be built stepwise, by adding one new unit to the polymer’s end each time. In this method, building a ten-unit polymer would take ten separate steps. Using ...

Recent research conducted by the Chemistry Department at the University of Liverpool has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of polymer science. Artistic rendering of a polymer chain ...

A new delivery system for vaccines using biodegradable polymer microspheres may reduce the need for booster shots, as well as stimulate cellular-mediated immunity—an immune response not activated in ...