Polymers are macromolecules composed of simpler repeating structural units linked together by covalent bonds. Natural polymers exist in nature as biomolecules and compounds that make up the body of ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used polymer chemistry to transform a common household plastic into a reusable adhesive with a rare combination of strength and ...

The self-healing conductor is able to rejoin itself (right) when pieces that have been split are brought together after being cut (middle). (Image: RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science) ...

Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science & Technology have incorporated nylon into the design of lithium-metal ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have created the plastic equivalent of steel—with all ...

Lehigh University researchers are partnering with Dow Inc. on a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project to investigate how microbes break down modified polysaccharides - viscosifiers widely ...

Scientists in the US have blended a common polymer with a specially charged one, in a breakthrough that could potentially lead to safer, longer-lasting solid-state batteries for smartphones, EVs, ...