Biodegradable materials, including polymers, degrade naturally, reducing pollution and offering eco-friendly solutions for packaging and medical applications.

Polymers are either natural or synthetic macromolecules composed of many repeating units (monomers) usually arranged in the form of a chain. Examples of polymers are silk, rubber, silicone ...

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot—literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic ...

Petrochemicals manufacturer LyondellBasell on Friday reported a loss in the fourth quarter, hurt by weak demand across key ...

Researchers have made strides creating strong, long-lasting imitation muscle as science fiction slowly evolves into fact.

A solution to injuries from slips and falls may be found underfoot -- literally. The footpads of geckos have hydrophilic (water-loving) mechanisms that allow the little animals to easily move over ...

Researchers have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable, tunable, and reusable. The findings show how the common, ...

By using optically active liquid crystals as reaction sites, researchers at University of Tsukuba have successfully achieved ...

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts presents a novel method for enhancing the performance and reprocessability of polypropylene-lignin blends using plasma ...

Viren Merchant, a self-made entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, serves as the CEO and ...

ORNL’s invention may change plastic’s environmental fate by rearranging polymeric building blocks to customize the properties of plastics. Molecular subunits link to produce polymer chains that can ...

Moreover, because composite roofs are so durable, they often last much longer than traditional roofing materials. Combined ...