Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when ...

Polymer science is playing an increasingly important role in addressing these challenges, helping to transform waste into valuable resources, develop smarter and more durable materials, and enable the ...

Researchers' new polymer strategy shifts a centuries-old engineering paradigm with a molecular design that doesn't sacrifice stretchability for stiffness. Researchers at the University of Virginia ...

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot — literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...

A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia has developed polymeric resins derived from plant-based materials aimed at ...

Graphene-based polymer nanocomposites comprise a polymer matrix reinforced with graphene or its derivatives, exploiting the exceptional mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and thermal ...

Fluorosilicone polymers combine the thermal stability and flexibility of conventional silicones with the chemical resistance and low surface energy imparted by fluorinated side chains. Syntheses ...

Composite adhesives like epoxy resins are excellent tools for joining and filling materials including wood, metal, and concrete. But there's one problem: once a composite sets, it's there forever. Now ...

The global polymer 3D printing market is entering a period of accelerated expansion, with its value projected to rise from USD 3.24 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 9.90 billion by 2034, ...