Polymers and soft materials news, July 2023

Researchers have shown the importance of elastic heterogeneity for tuning the molecular adsorption/desorption properties of metal–organic frameworks.

carbon fiber reinforced composite combined with piezoelectric nanoparticles acts as a self-powered sensor to detect stress and damage

intrinsic dielectric breakdown of polymers is associated with voids known as free volume elements (FVEs)

polymer-coated liquid metal EGaIn particle electrodes and interconnects for stretchable displays, multilayer pressure sensors, and soft artificial fingers

Two-step process helps wood to withstand combustion

Recycling a common plastic using electricity and some chemistry

Printing 3D solid objects at room temperature in a single step using metallic gel

Researchers have developed a bioplastic made from spirulina cells that is both stronger than previous versions and can degrade in a backyard compost bin.

Researchers have unexpectedly discovered that ions conduct faster than electrons in conjugated polymers.

Researchers have developed a 'one-pot’, catalyst-free process for creating porous organic polymers.

A novel method for testing the puncture reistance of materials at small scales can also predict the resistance at larger scales in real-world situations.

Researchers have developed capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays.

Researchers have developed a multifunctional composite polymer coating with both radiative and non-radiative cooling capacity.

Researchers used rotating magnets to induce magnetic nanoparticles to form chiral structures and then transferred this chirality to other materials.

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