Because it's nearly impermeable to gases, the polymer coating could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure, and more. (Nanowerk News) MIT researchers have developed a lightweight ...

(Yicai) March 6 -- Chinese scientists have developed a new polymer thermoelectric film that significantly improves the ...

Holographic polymer films have emerged as a versatile platform where interference patterns are stored via photopolymerisation in photosensitive matrices. When these films are integrated with liquid ...

Peak Nano, a manufacturer of polymer metamaterials, has unveiled NanoPlex Films as a Service (FaaS), a platform that redefines polymer film innovation. By leveraging more than 60 years of expertise in ...

A scientist wears a lab coat and gloves and adjusts scientific instrumentation in a laboratory. Researchers have developed a strong ultrathin polymer membrane that totally stops gas molecules from ...

Transfer printing with plasticizers enhances PEDOT:PSS, boosting both conductivity and stretchability through substrate-driven diffusion. (Nanowerk News) When aiming for stretchable, health-monitoring ...

An illustration of a potential use for the new material. A key goal of the research is to design a material that will protect structures such as orbiting satellites and vehicles in space, with ...

Precisely applied mechanical pressure can improve the electronic properties of a widely used polymer material. This requires that the material be mechanically processed to an accuracy of a few ...

Stretchy films and squishy gels help make wearable electronics, soft robotics and biocompatible tissues a reality. But too much force can cause these polymers to break apart without warning. To detect ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists have created the plastic equivalent of steel—with all ...