A lot of it comes down to special materials called piezoelectrics. Now, imagine being able to 3D print these materials into ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are ...

Scientists often seek new materials derived from polymers. Rather than starting a polymer search from scratch, they save time and money by blending existing polymers to achieve desired properties.

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 ...

Raman spectroscopy is increasingly used for polymer characterization because it is non-destructive, requires no sample preparation, and produces data in seconds. It is also simple for the user; even ...

Researchers have succeeded in synthesizing the longest ever bottlebrush polymer. This polymer -- resembling a green foxtail -- is composed of a main chain and numerous side chains grafting from it.

As the pace of change increases in the plastics industry, polymer compounders, producers of resins and additives, and OEMs need to use the latest technology to respond to regulatory, environmental, ...