Polymers and soft materials news, June 2019

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Bioengineers attach bioactive molecules to hydrogel structure

Bioengineers have developed injectable hydrogels with bioactive molecules anchored to the chemical crosslinkers that give the gels structure.

Lowering the power of OLEDs

Lowering the power of OLEDs

Researchers take charge of polymer properties

By understanding the precise sequence of charged monomers, researchers can predict the behavior of disordered strands of proteins and polymers.

New flexible polymer composite has metal alloy core

By incorporating liquid metal droplets into an elastomer, researchers have created a highly stretchable, soft, multi-functional composite.

Clusters of particles determine gel elasticity

Scientists have discovered that the elasticity of gels arises from the packing of clusters of particles, dubbed locally glassy clusters, in the gels.

Researchers focus on producing lenses with magnetic droplets

Researchers have developed a liquid mold from droplets that they can manipulate with magnets for creating lenses in various shapes and sizes.

Polymers jump through hoops on pathway to sustainable materials

Scientists have found that, in solutions of linear and ring polymers, the linear molecules thread themselves through the ring molecules when stressed.