Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered a surprising phenomenon: polymer chains with segments that simply ...

Atomic force microscopy reveals three distinct dynamic states in individual polymer chain segments on surfaces, challenging ...

They’re tenacious, which is very good for a milk jug or a car bumper. But they don’t easily break down, which is bad for the environment. From the 1950s, when plastics were first produced in ...

Over the past century, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased dramatically. This rise has contributed ...

Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual polymer chains behave at solid interfaces has remained unclear. In a recent ...

Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave when in contact with solid surfaces. Published in the Journal of the ...

Densely packed polymer chains can spontaneously start moving in one direction, even without being pushed, a finding that could explain DNA behavior and inspire new smart materials.

Integrating superabsorbent polymers with calcium-carbonate-producing bacteria in concrete significantly reduces shrinkage and enhances structural performance.

Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave when in ...

Bel Group’s Anne Pitkowski reveals how AI, virtual twins, and precision fermentation are transforming cheese innovation, ...

A tiny burst of motion inside a molecule may be enough to shove an electron across a solar material almost as fast as nature ...

(A-C) The lamprey (Lethenteron reissneri) utilizes its oral disc—composed of a soft periphery and keratinized teeth—to firmly attach to rocks and hosts. (D) A CAD model of the bio-inspired disc, ...