Three-dimensional printing, or additive manufacturing, has emerged as a transformative technology capable of producing complex, customizable structures directly from computer-aided design models. Its ...

Functional polymers are materials which are designed to have specific functions to satisfy modern societal needs. By using special preparation methods or by introducing functional groups or filler ...

As demand for advanced polymeric materials increases, post-functionalization has emerged as an effective strategy for designing functional polymers. This approach involves modifying existing polymer ...

From clean water and healthcare to infrastructure, energy storage and sustainability, society needs innovative material ...

Polymers are used in many engineering applications because they are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to process. On their own, however, they often cannot provide enough resistance to ...

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 ...

A recent article published in the Polymer Journal presented research on enhancing the mechanical properties of gel electrolytes and their application in lithium (Li) secondary batteries. The study ...

The ACS GCI Natural Polymers Consortium (NPC) is a group committed to exploring the utilization of natural polymers to accelerate the development of more sustainable functional materials. Launched in ...

A report compiled by international biopolymer expert group nova-Institut GmbH (Hürth, Germany) provides an overview of capacities and production volumes for 17 commercially available bio-based ...