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Synthetic biology protein and polymer building blocks are used to construct ‘smart’ materials systems that can perceive and process information.
Advanced synchrotron small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering reveals how dental caries evolve and the changes in structure of enamel at the nanoscale.
Nanowires could help restore impaired neurological functions involved in vision and movement
Fire-resistant wallpaper based on inorganic nanowires and graphene oxide (GO) thermal sensors sounds an alarm in the event of fire.
By mixing nanocrystals with polymers and ligands, scientists have found a way to switch between a liquid-like state and a solid-like state.
Researchers have developed a way to embed high-speed optoelectronic semiconductor devices within fibers, which can then be woven into fabrics.
Researchers have created self-folding 3D structures by attaching paperboard sheets with specific patterns to a polymer substrate.
Researchers have developed magnetic elastomeric composites that move in different ways when exposed to light, such as bending, twisting and expanding.
A new material derived from crab shells and tree fibers has the potential to replace the flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh.
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A novel polymer material can change its structure in response to light, converting from a rigid substance to a softer one that can heal itself.
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Longer-lasting human skin equivalent alternative based on silk-collagen composite.
Researchers have developed a way to fabricate soft, porous materials via the self-assembly of metal-organic polyhedra made of rhodium atoms.
Custom-built parylene deposition system for a field-effect transistor.
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Professor Cyrille Boyer was awarded two awards at MACRO2018 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of polymer science.
By mixing and matching different materials, researchers have created a window coating that can prevent excessive heating and generate electricity.
Researchers have discovered that entangled, long-chain polymers in solutions relax at two different rates after processing.