Search results for 4-D polymers

Polymers Oct 4, 2022

Manufacturing microscopic octopuses with a 3D printer

Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing in the molecular engineering labs at Heidelberg University could open up new opportunities in fields ...

Materials Science Feb 22, 2022

New negative-emission construction material could mitigate climate change and improve infrastructure

Mitigating climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world's population. Now, a team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has developed an entirely new material that's a low-cost, high-impact ...

Materials Science Feb 21, 2022

New material offers remarkable combo of toughness and stretchiness

Researchers have created new materials that are very stretchable and extremely tough.

Analytical Chemistry Feb 2, 2022

Team develops novel chemical glucose sensing method based on boronic acids and graphene foam

Researchers at the University of Bath, working in collaboration with industrial partner Integrated Graphene, have developed, for the detection of glucose levels in the blood, a new sensing technique based on graphene foam. ...

Nanomaterials Jan 27, 2022

Strong but thin transparent films made from cellulose nanofibers with wide applicability

To meet the demand for strong and tough transparent thin films for sustainable applications, Dr Sunanda Roy from GLA University India has led a multi-national team to successfully develop a novel transparent thin film made ...

Nanophysics Jan 19, 2022

When graphene speaks, scientists can now listen

It may be true that seeing is believing, but sometimes hearing can be better.

Polymers Nov 24, 2021

Sugar could help repair artificial human joints

A sugar-containing polymer coating could one day help repair artificial joint implants, like hip replacements, when they are damaged through wear and tear, according to new research.

Evolution Oct 18, 2021

Team discovers a new approach to unveil the Origin of Life: Evaporation

What is the origin of life? It is a question that has consumed the work and time of scientists for centuries. Recently a group of researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has shed light on the possible ways forward ...

Polymers Sep 15, 2021

Novel polymer can boost performance of organic and perovskite solar cells

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have synthesized a new conjugated polymer for organic electronics using two different chemical reactions and shown the impact of the two methods on its performance in organic and ...

Materials Science Aug 22, 2021

Making nylon 6-6 'greener,' and without zinc

Outdoor stadium seats, ski bindings, tire reinforcements and other products that require strength, durability and weather resistance are all made with a type of nylon called nylon 6-6. However, producing this material requires ...

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