Hydrogels are among the most widely studied biomaterials in modern drug delivery research. Their high hydrophilicity, ...

Temperature-responsive polymers, notably poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and its derivatives, have emerged as versatile materials in chromatography, enabling dynamic modulation of surface properties in ...

In a recent Communications Chemistry article, researchers presented a novel approach to interfacing with neuronal structures using light-responsive azobenzene polymer thin films. Image Credit: ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Scientists have long worked to develop responsive materials capable of reshaping themselves in controlled ways, aiming to enable applications from soft robotics to camouflage.

Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even ...

Designing plastics that can be broken down easily after their use phase have often required a trade-off between stability and ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Smart Polymers Market 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Smart Polymers Market was valued at $23.80 Billion in 2023 ...

A group lead by Prof. Yang Liu from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has created a new type of "upgraded" ...