Researchers have developed a polymer structure inspired by a classic “Chinese lantern” that can change into more than a dozen curved, three-dimensional shapes when it is compressed or twisted. These ...

NMR is pivotal in polymer research, offering non-destructive analysis that enhances material properties and supports the ...

Polymers with breakable bonds inserted into the polymer chains (B) were more easily degraded and re-formed than those with breakable bonds in the cross-lnks (A). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are ...

Scientists have just unveiled a lightweight ultrathin 2D membrane that’s impermeable to gases even at the molecular level. This 2D polyaramid, 2DPA-1, matches the gas impermeability of graphene and is ...

In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey through the field of polymer degradation, unraveling the intricate processes behind their breakdown, the factors that influence this degradation, ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated a simple yet effective method to extend the lifespan of all-solid-state batteries—by simply stretching film-shaped electrolytes to improve safety ...

A spider-web Janus membrane combines directional moisture transport, heat modulation, triboelectric power generation and ...

Using on-surface synthesis (OSS) guided by atomic-resolution scanning probe microscopy, the scientists have created ...