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 ...

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

Controlling light with light is a long-sought goal for computing and communication technologies. Achieving this capability ...

These everyday experiences are made possible by an invisible hero in the manufacturing world: Modified Engineering Plastics. These are not merely basic polymers; they are sophisticated, chemically ...

Blue light, a sheet of filter paper, and a stubborn class of industrial chemicals do not sound like much of a match. Yet that ...

Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives, forming the basis of plastics, rubber, and countless other materials. But what exactly is a polymer, and how can you identify one? This comprehensive guide ...

The continuous advancement of science and technology has led to the widespread application of nuclear technology across a diverse spectrum of fields, including scientific research, industrial ...

Microporous organic polymers (MOPs) are composed entirely of covalently linked organic molecules. These materials are characterized by their high surface areas, permanent microporosity, and structural ...

Carbazole-based conjugated polymers are revolutionizing electrochromic technology and becoming indispensable materials for cutting-edge applications. These polymers showcase exceptional electrochromic ...

A new type of semiconducting polythiophene with high charge-carrier mobility could potentially be used in flexible, lightweight, and ultimately large-area displays, according to Iain McCulloch and ...