Polymers and soft materials features, July 2020

MAXimising the lubricity of shape-memory polymers

Addition of titanium carbide-based materials significantly reduces friction and wear

Biodegradable plastics: from product to end-of-life

Korean researchers investigate degradation of commercial materials in soil and seawater

Breaking bonds makes tough plastic recyclable

By modifying thermoset plastics with a chemical linker, chemists have made them much easier to break down while retaining their mechanical strength.

A reality check and tutorial on electrochemical characterization of battery cell materials: How to choose the appropriate cell setup

First articles now available: Materials Today Advances

Now open for Original Research and Review article submission.