Polymers and soft materials news, January 2016

Ulf W. Gedde and Matthias Jaunich - new Editors of Polymer Testing

Congratulations to editors in the 'World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015' listing

Congratulations to our editors listed in Thomson Reuters 'World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2015'.

Scaffold shape gets nerve cells into the groove

Polymer fibers of the right size and shape could help regrowing nerve cells repair tissue damage after injury

Introducing new journal : Bioprinting

Carbon nanostructures from organic polymers and metals

Depositing organic polymers on a metal substrate offers a new way to fabricate atomically-controlled carbon nanostructures.

Polymer and glass produce novel solid-state battery

A novel solid electrolyte for lithium batteries made from polymer and glass overcomes many of the problems that plague other solid electrolytes.

Low-cost materials produce cheap flow battery

Through its use of low-cost materials, a new flow battery technology is projected to cost 60% less than today's standard flow batteries.

Making a robot from nanoparticles and polymers

Using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, scientists have produced novel soft robots.

Carbon nanotubes bring a new touch to robotics

Skin-like polymeric material uses carbon nanotubes to bring a sense of touch to robotic and prosthetic devices.

Composite material that reacts to heat and light

Modeling shows hybrid material that responds to different stimuli.

Nanoparticles keep sunscreen on the skin

Encasing sunscreen active ingredient inside sticky polymer nanoparticles stops penetration into the skin.