Polymers and soft materials news, May 2011

Novel carbon-capture material is cheap and plastic

Using an inexpensive polymer called melamine, researchers have created a cheap, easy and energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide.

3D smart dressings for treating burn patients

Advanced polymers help in treating burn patients

Absorbent sponges made from waste mussel shells

Environmentally friendly use of mussel shell waste with interesting properties

Addressing our waste, recycling, and manufacturing challenges

merging recycling with manufacturing can reform waste into value added materials for re-use

Spangold A shape-memory effect alloy with novel applications