intrinsic dielectric breakdown of polymers is associated with voids known as free volume elements (FVEs)
28 July 2023Cordelia Sealy
polymer-coated liquid metal EGaIn particle electrodes and interconnects for stretchable displays, multilayer pressure sensors, and soft artificial fingers
27 July 2023Cordelia Sealy
Two-step process helps wood to withstand combustion
25 July 2023Laurie Winkless
Recycling a common plastic using electricity and some chemistry
18 July 2023Laurie Donaldson
Printing 3D solid objects at room temperature in a single step using metallic gel
18 July 2023Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have developed a bioplastic made from spirulina cells that is both stronger than previous versions and can degrade in a backyard compost bin.
13 July 2023
Researchers have unexpectedly discovered that ions conduct faster than electrons in conjugated polymers.
12 July 2023
Researchers have developed a 'one-pot’, catalyst-free process for creating porous organic polymers.
6 July 2023
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.
5 July 2023
Researchers have developed capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays.
5 July 2023
Researchers have developed a multifunctional composite polymer coating with both radiative and non-radiative cooling capacity.
4 July 2023
Researchers used rotating magnets to induce magnetic nanoparticles to form chiral structures and then transferred this chirality to other materials.
4 July 2023