Polypyrrole, poly(phenylacetylene), poly(p-phenylene sulfide), poly(p-phenylene), polythiophene, polyfuran, polyaniline, polycarboxylate, and its derivatives are some ...

Researchers have synthesized a conducting polymer, polyaniline, exhibiting perfect diamagnetic properties, which eliminate external magnetic fields within the material. These properties are typically ...

Electrochemical processes in devices like solar cells, fuel cells, lithium batteries, and water desalination systems rely on the safe, efficient, and robust transport of anions and cations between ...

ANAHEIM, Calif.--A powerful one-step, "chain growth" method should make it easier to design and synthesize a variety of highly conductive polymers for different research and commercial applications, ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Implantable bioelectronic devices have immense potential for monitoring and treating a wide range of medical conditions by interfacing directly with biological tissues and organs.

Imagine a sweater that powers electronics to monitor your health or charge your mobile phone while running. This development faces challenges because of the lack of materials that both conduct ...

Semiconducting polymer nanomaterials are advanced π-conjugated polymers with alternating double and single bonds, which allow for π-electron delocalization and intermolecular π−π interactions. Unlike ...

Over the past few decades, food packaging markets have captured the attention of researchers due to their direct impact on human health. Both metallic and nonmetallic materials find use in the food ...