A novel composite material based on a metal-organic framework that can destroy toxic nerve agents has been integrated with textile fibers.
17 January 2020
Droplets containing chain-like liquid crystal molecules with different lengths can transform into complex shapes when the temperature drops.
10 January 2020
A novel polymer sponge covered in nanocrystalline silicon can remove over 90% of oil microdroplets from wastewater within 10 minutes.
9 January 2020
A new method for the solid-state thermal processing of silk allows the biopolymer to be molded directly into bulk parts with tunable properties.
8 January 2020
A novel polymer can quickly transform from a thermal conductor to an insulator, and back again, in response to temperature changes.
7 January 2020
A plastic wrap with a nanostructured, chemically treated surface can repel everything that comes into contact with it, including viruses and bacteria.
6 January 2020
More durable materials from 3D printing of polymers
3 January 2020Laurie Donaldson
Automating polymer synthesis with robotics
2 January 2020Laurie Donaldson
New color fabric approach that helps control its spread of disease
2 January 2020Laurie Donaldson
A new magnetic shape-memory polymer can be transformed into a variety of different shapes with magnetic fields and then be locked into place.
30 December 2019
By taking advantage of polarons and plasmons, researchers have been able to develop optical nanoantennas from a conducting polymer.
28 December 2019
Robotic high throughput polymer generation
20 December 2019David Bradley
A synthetic actuator made from thermo-responsive liquid crystal polymer networks and a coat of dye can learn to bend and walk in response to light.
19 December 2019
A new ion-transport membrane technology based on microporous polymers could reduce the cost of storing energy and purifying water.
16 December 2019
By encapsulating perovskite nanocrystals in both silica and plastic hairs, researchers have enhanced their ability to withstand moisture.
13 December 2019
Using an electron microscope, researchers have unlocked the fundamental physics of how roughness affects soft material adhesion to a surface.
13 December 2019
Build a better biomimetic bone
10 December 2019David Bradley