Fluorination and surface modification of polymers have emerged as pivotal techniques in enhancing the chemical, thermal and mechanical properties of polymeric materials. Through the incorporation of ...

Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual polymer chains behave at solid interfaces has remained unclear. In a recent ...

A postfunctionalization strategy using blue LED light and an organophotoredox catalyst generates carbocation intermediates on polymer chains, enabling the incorporation of phosphonate esters. This ...

It can be difficult to carry materials innovation from discovery through commercialization, as it requires people at every level of the supply chain to take risks ...

Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

To address key chemistry and engineering research challenges in accelerating the development of more sustainable functional materials using natural polymers through green chemistry and/or green ...

AMES, Iowa – Eric Cochran led the way, counterclockwise, from one 500-gallon industrial tank to another and then another. By the time he got to the 1,300-gallon holding tank at the end he had ...

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has become a vital tool in materials science, allowing researchers and engineers to explore the intricate structure and surface features of various materials, ...

Investigating alkali-treated wood, this research uncovers how chemical modifications and anisotropic structure influence transparency and light transmission.