Polymer coating to make a non-stick toilet bowl
28 November 2019David Bradley
New class of polymers brings cheaper grid batteries
27 November 2019Laurie Donaldson
A lightweight polymer material full of holes, inspired by theoretical nanotube structures called tubulanes, is nearly as hard as diamond.
22 November 2019
Embedding electrical circuits inside 3D-printed plastics to improve electronic devices
21 November 2019Laurie Donaldson
A material that mimics the organs targeted by autoimmune cells could draw these cells away from vulnerable body tissues
20 November 2019Biomaterials
By juggling four different chemical reactions in a single flask, researchers have combined four polymers to form a single multicrystalline substance.
19 November 2019
By applying an intermittent electrical field, researchers have managed to get blue-phase liquid crystals to adopt novel structures with novel properties.
18 November 2019
Researchers have found that a class of polymers known as AquaPIMs can produce an ideal membrane for use in a flow battery.
18 November 2019
By analyzing the atomic structure of scandium fluoride, scientists have discovered why certain crystalline materials shrink when they're heated.
14 November 2019
coating silk sutures with antimicrobial spider silk proteins could alleviate the problem of post-surgical infection
11 November 2019Cordelia Sealy
By incorporating a special monomer, scientists have developed polymers that can break down more easily under certain conditions.
11 November 2019
Applying kirigami, the Japanese art of cutting and folding, to graphene can make it more strain tolerant and adaptable to movement.
7 November 2019
kirigami-inspired design allows graphene-based sensor devices to withstand large strains
6 November 2019Cordelia Sealy
By wetting porous polymer coatings with alcohol, researchers have come up with an inexpensive and scalable way to control light and heat in buildings.
6 November 2019
A combination of steel composite metal foam and epoxy resin is a better leading-edge material for aircraft wings than the aluminum currently used.
4 November 2019
new type of membrane can filter micropollutants like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and plasticizers from drinking or wastewater
1 November 2019Cordelia Sealy