Details of their research was published in the journal Langmuir. The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the need for fast and reliable infectious disease testing in large numbers. Most testing done today ...

High-performance polymers are widely used across a range of applications, from medical implants in the human body to satellites in orbit. These durable polymers are specifically designed to retain ...

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 ...

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, ...

Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave when in contact with solid surfaces. Published in the Journal of the ...

Using chemistry to develop a new material is like breaking a combination lock: to make progress, scientists study a manageable set of chemical combinations until the catch springs free and unlocks ...

Ensuring the conformity of polymeric products for pharmaceutical use presents a dual challenge. These materials exhibit complex, statistical structures that require tight control over multiple ...

Paige and Adam Jacobson of Grand Rapids are back with another science experiment. This time, they decided to put the polymers in plastic sandwich bags to the test – while quizzing Baihly Warfield and ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

Soaking up pollutants like a sponge, porous organic polymers (POPs) may be the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers. A group of researchers from Tohoku University ...