Polymers and soft materials comment, October 2012

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.

Graphene oxide improves barrier properties of biodegradable composites

Chilean researchers explore novel approach to eco-friendly food packaging

The fascinating world of nanoparticle research