A team of materials scientists and engineers at ETH Zurich has developed a light-triggered chemical process for breaking down certain polymers into their constituent monomers. The paper is published ...
The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and ...
The formation of supramolecular polymers within living cells is an emerging strategy for regulating cellular functions, and ...
The research group of Professor Kotohiro Nomura, Tokyo Metropolitan University, in cooperation with the research groups of ...
Several hindrances to the recycling of synthetic polymers, including material separation and post-treatment degradation of the macromolecular polymer chains, negatively affect the cost-efficiency and ...
The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. The annual amount of fiber production reached 113 million tons in 2021 * and the demand is increasing every year. However, almost 90% ...
Professor Bert Klumperman is like an architect with polymer chemistry: he creates new structures that solve problems. It’s been his life’s work and an extremely creative journey. “I investigate ...
Polymer capsules can store functional substances such as drugs and fragrances, making them widely used in functional cosmetics and daily necessities. However, conventional capsules use non-degradable ...
Inkbit has published a patent application that describes a different kind of material chemistry for inkjet additive ...