In comparison to linear structures, long-chain branching (LCB) structures have already proved their efficacy in boosting melt strength. Because of the more difficult synthesis or additional reactive ...

2D polymers are a novel class of nanomaterials that combine the structural features of polymers with the two-dimensional geometry of graphene and other 2D materials. These polymers consist of ...

The structure of semi-crystalline polymers largely depends on how strongly their molecular chains are entangled. Following numerous experiments, researchers developed a new model to predict the ...

Researchers describe a new polymer structure called a bilayer-folded mesophase that has been discovered through a random copolymer sequence. Polymers, large molecules made up of repeating smaller ...

A new type of synthetic heart valve could soon be available to help treat children living with chronic rheumatic heart disease. Researchers at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute and John A. Paulson ...

A study by IIT researchers has found that adding tiny, four-armed nanoparticles to certain plastics can significantly reduce ...

Elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are used in many areas of everyday life. While elastomers are cross-linked materials, TPEs can be melted again. Depending on the polymer matrix and ...

In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey through the field of polymer degradation, unraveling the intricate processes behind their breakdown, the factors that influence this degradation, ...

Researchers have found that they could use highly insulating aluminum-coated polymer film to improve the performance of ...

Polymers, large molecules made up of repeating smaller molecules called monomers, are found in nearly everything we use in our day-to-day lives. Polymers can be natural or created synthetically.