Materials chemistry news, December 2012

New associative polymers reveal their workings

Researchers have studied the effects of reversible interactions on the dynamics of new associative polymers they developed.

Graphene oxide improves barrier properties of biodegradable composites

Chilean researchers explore novel approach to eco-friendly food packaging

Discovering new materials with 3D printing

Researchers have developed a 3D-printing method for producing novel materials by mixing multiple aerosolized nanomaterial inks.

Biobased polyurethane foams outperform those made from petroleum

Vegetable oils may enable stronger and more eco-friendly sound absorbing materials

Mechanochemical preparation of single atom catalysts for versatile catalytic applications: A perspective review