Discover how NMR technology is used to analyze and understand the polymers that shape our everyday products and materials.

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 ...

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 taken a major step toward building catalysts that work atom by atom ...

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

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 new technical report titled “Polymer semiconductor blends with remarkably stable semiconducting performance under large and ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated a simple yet effective method to extend the lifespan of ...

Abstract Owing to their flexibility and cost-effectiveness, solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) offer a promising alternative to inorganic solid ...

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say their polymer coating could be used to protect photovoltaic modules, due to its impermeability to gases. The team has demonstrated that a ...