Mechanical properties features, January 2013

Biobased polyurethane foams outperform those made from petroleum

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

Elastomer fibers can stretch to become artificial muscles

Researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.

New associative polymers reveal their workings

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

Press print for strong titanium alloy

Researchers have used 3D printing to create a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and not brittle under tension.

Nitinol for stents