Capillary-channeled polymer (C-CP) fibers have emerged as a versatile and efficient stationary phase for protein separation, capitalising on their unique structural design to facilitate ...

A new material design combines phase separation and lithium bonding to create ionogels that are both strong and self-healing, enabling durable, flexible components for wearable electronics. (Nanowerk ...

Most polymers don’t mix—and that’s the point. Polymer alloys succeed by engineering the interface: use thermodynamics to predict separation, processing to sculpt morphology, and compatibilizers to ...

Researchers developed tapered polymer optical fibers that are optimized for delivering light to the brain. A scanning electron microscopy image of one of the tapers is shown. WASHINGTON — Researchers ...

Thermoset polymers underpin many high-performance applications because covalent cross-linking yields stability, chemical resistance, and robust mechanics.

Polymers are crucial across multiple sectors, including food packaging, tire fabrication, adhesives, and medical‑grade plastics. Photothermal atomic force microscope‑based infrared spectroscopy ...

Over the past few decades, food packaging markets have captured the attention of researchers due to their direct impact on human health. Both metallic and nonmetallic materials find use in the food ...