Last update:

Using light to create bioelectronics inside living organisms

Bioelectronics research and development of implants made of electrically conductive materials for disease treatment is advancing rapidly. However, bioelectronic treatment is not without complications. Researchers at Lund ...

Simple table salt enhances new adhesive polymer technology

Adhesives are everywhere, from the tape used in households to the bonding materials in vehicles and electronics. The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing and may come down to adding a dash of salt to two ...

Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage

Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it ...

Q&A: Emission and odor optimization in plastics and recyclates

The odor of recycled plastics is a major challenge for their recycling and requires customized solutions. Recyclates can have undesirable odors that come from various sources, such as microbiological degradation or residues ...

New process enhances thermoplastic blends with polylactic acid

Bio-based thermoplastics are produced from renewable organic materials and can be recycled after use. Their resilience can be improved by blending bio-based thermoplastics with other thermoplastics. However, the interface ...

More news

Polymers
New method successfully recycles carbon fiber composite into reusable materials
Polymers
Imaging advance creates clearer picture of organic solar cells' molecular structure
Biochemistry
Novel polypeptide-based molecules could pave the way for enhanced polymer design
Polymers
Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance
Polymers
Advanced biodegradable plastics run rings around their predecessors
Polymers
Open database of plastic products highlights substantial knowledge gaps
Polymers
Successful development of a perfect diamagnetic conducting polymer
Polymers
Method offers more efficient data retrieval from synthetic polymer data storage
Polymers
Researchers create dynamic polymer network material for recyclable high-sensitivity sensors
Polymers
Spontaneous synthesis of colloidal molecules through polymer self-assembly successfully demonstrated
Biochemistry
Lignin molecular property discovery could help turn trees into affordable, greener industrial chemicals
Polymers
On-surface synthesis enables soliton states for odd-membered polymers
Polymers
Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
Biochemistry
Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiotics, researchers say
Polymers
Low-temperature synthesis technique uses upcycled textile waste to create green, safe waterproof coating
Biochemistry
Reprogramming wood-degrading mushroom enzymes for the biorecycling of plastic
Polymers
New polymer design breaks the tradeoff between toughness and recyclability
Polymers
New polymer technology targets engineering failure to enhance sustainability
Biochemistry
How naturally abundant biopolymers can help develop biomass-derived antimicrobials
Biochemistry
Mechanocatalytic method offers more efficient approach for turning plant biomass into useful chemicals

Other news

Earth Sciences
Man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback. Now we know what caused it
Plants & Animals
Slender-billed Curlew may be extinct, marking the disappearance of a third bird species from the Western Palaearctic
Astronomy
WEAVE spectrograph uncovers dual nature of galaxy shock
Environment
Scientists seek miracle pill to stop methane cow burps
General Physics
Extending classical black hole inequalities into the quantum realm
Plants & Animals
First successful test of wild minke whales reveals they have ultrasonic hearing
Archaeology
Healthy elbow room: Social distancing in Neolithic mega-settlements
Analytical Chemistry
Sustainable method can electrosynthesize important chemical for synthetic rubber production
Other
Saturday Citations: Sweaty, remarkable humans; ocean level rise projections; closeup of a star in another galaxy
Astrobiology
Ryugu asteroid sample rapidly colonized by terrestrial life despite strict contamination control
Astrobiology
Oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars found
Astronomy
2 million mph galaxy smash-up seen in unprecedented detail
Evolution
Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches
Archaeology
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show
General Physics
Accessing the lesser known nucleon: New neutron measurement can help physicists learn about nucleon structure and spin
Biochemistry
Natural substance from edible cyanobacterium could combat skin aging by enhancing collagen
Molecular & Computational biology
'e-Drive': New gene drive reverses insecticide resistance in pests... then disappears
Archaeology
Earliest fish-trapping facility in Central America discovered in Maya lowlands
Paleontology & Fossils
Fossil discovery reveals giant worm lizard with snail-cracking jaws
Analytical Chemistry
Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source

Nature-inspired patterns boost polymer toughness

Biological systems are renowned for their ability to create strong yet resilient structures. A sea sponge, for instance, grows in layers, forming unique patterns that integrate minerals with softer regions, creating an ideal ...

Polymer foam aims to transform oil spill cleanup

University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new material that can absorb more than eight times its weight in oil, offering a new solution in preventing groundwater contamination from spills or accidents. The study, ...

Porous gas-adsorbing materials reveal hidden softness

A team of researchers has reshaped our understanding of developing gas storage materials known as porous coordination polymers (PCPs), which is also known as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).