Traditional polymers such as plastics are widely utilized for their chemical inertness and durability. However, these very ...

Raman microscopy mapping reveals mechanical properties of polymer blends, enhancing PE/PBT phase identification and depth profiling of laminates.

Physical properties of polymersIn this focus review, our recent investigations into the deformation and fracture processes of crystalline polymers using coarse-grained molecular dynamics ...

The biomedical properties and structures of polymers determine their utilization in various biomedical applications such as medical devices, implants, drug delivery, and medical packaging. These ...

Superior cost-to-performance ratio, resilience, and versatility are the core reasons behind the success of polymers in every major field. However, their inherent properties need to be modified as per ...

From medicine to electronics and optics, new materials developed by scientists at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) can ...

The most common method for synthesizing polymers with a carbon–carbon main chain backbone is vinyl polymerization, by which ...

The mechanical properties of polymer gels need to be improved to facilitate their application as, for example, molecular sieves and superabsorbent materials.

Solid polymer materials may be glassy, leathery or rubbery. These qualities can be explained in terms of the structure of polymer molecules and how they are organized in solids ...

Amazing electrical properties in polymers discovered Date: September 25, 2011 Source: DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summary: Crystals and ceramics pale when compared to a material researchers ...