Polymers and soft materials

Congratulations to EPJ Board Member Professor Cyrille Boyer

Professor Cyrille Boyer was awarded two awards at MACRO2018 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of polymer science.

New study provides window on benefits of mixing and matching materials

By mixing and matching different materials, researchers have created a window coating that can prevent excessive heating and generate electricity.

Polymers find different ways to relax after stress of processing

Researchers have discovered that entangled, long-chain polymers in solutions relax at two different rates after processing.

New short-chain polymer coating doesn’t slip up on repelling water

Using a novel coating process, scientists have been able to develop a highly effective water-repellent coating based on a short-chain polymer.

Materials Today Journal Impact Factor reaches 24.537

Elsevier's extended Materials Today family also delivered very strong results.

3D printing hits a nerve

3D-printing provides fast, continuous means of producing nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) to help treat peripheral nervous systems injuries.

Researchers cut through tangle to synthesize ordered polymers

Using a novel two-step synthesis process, researchers have produced organic polymers with crystalline, two-dimensional structures.

New sensitive nanophotonic sensor that can read molecular fingerprints

Metal and polymer combine to produce flexible conductive material

A new hybrid conductive material comprising liquid metal embedded in an elastic polymer can be bent and stretched at will.

Applications aplenty for new electrically conductive hydrogel

A novel composite made of hydrogel and a 2D material can conduct electricity, stretch by more than 3400%, self-heal and adhere to many surfaces.