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

Polymers are fundamental to our daily lives, serving as the core components for a wide array of goods, including clothing, packaging, transportation infrastructure, construction materials, and ...

Wind turbine blades are being buried at their end of life (EOL), a practice soon to be prohibited by landfill bans taking effect across Europe in 2025. With a forecast of 43 million tons to be ...

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 ...

Penn College offers eight polymer workshops in 2026 with hands-on training for plastics processing and career advancement ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials. In a win ...

Thermoplastics are used to make a variety of everyday items. These polymers are distinguished by their ability to soften when heated and harden when cooled. In their molten state, they can be ...

B.S., University of Kerala, India M.S., University of Kerala, India MPhil., University of Kerala, India Ph.D., Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, India Vinoy Thomas ...

Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a versatile new material that should help in the ongoing battle against corrosion for buildings and vehicles. The polymer coating not only protects against ...