By varying the amounts of two different monomers, researchers have developed polymer materials that can produce a shape-memory hand.
24 July 2020
graphene antennas could offer a flexible metal-free option for wearable electronics
23 July 2020Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have shown that thin sheets of material with periodic cuts can be used to mold an inflating balloon into pre-programmed shapes.
20 July 2020
Researchers have developed a three-layer anti-reflection coating for making plastic sheets conductive and more transparent.
16 July 2020
Researchers have developed a lightweight, multifunctional nanofiber material that can protect wearers from projectiles and extreme temperatures.
10 July 2020
8 July 2020Christopher A. Schuh
polymer fiber-reinforced bone cements stabilize dental implants more effectively after extraction
7 July 2020Cordelia Sealy
Smart medicines could generate drugs and imaging agents when they come into contact with diseased tissues
6 July 2020
Materials called metal-organic frameworks can be spun into fibres to filter particulate pollutants from air
2 July 2020
Researchers have developed a family of polymer materials that come alive when hit with light – bending, rotating and even crawling on surfaces.
2 July 2020