With help from a novel cross-linking molecule, MIT chemists have shown they can substantially improve the ballistic impact ...

Polymers revolutionized materials science by enabling engineered molecular structures, leading to innovations in manufacturing, medicine, and sustainability.

Researchers' new polymer strategy shifts a centuries-old engineering paradigm with a molecular design that doesn't sacrifice stretchability for stiffness. Researchers at the University of Virginia ...

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 ...

For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials.

Scientists are keen to develop new materials for lightweight, flexible, and affordable wearable electronics so that, one day, dropping our smartphones won’t result in irreparable damage. One team at ...

The synthesis of 2D material polymers represents a groundbreaking approach in materials science, offering a diverse range of applications in various industries. These composite materials combine the ...

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 ...

In 2026, packaging innovation is being driven by stricter regulation, changing consumer demands and rapid advances in digital technology.

In 1926, chemist Waldo Semon sought to improve rubber adhesion but accidentally discovered a way to make PVC commercially ...

For decades, spacecraft designers have worked with an uncomfortable gap in their knowledge. Labs ...