Combining two different polymer forms can switch manufacturing of silicone parts from molding, casting and spin coating of simple forms to 3-D printing of complex geometries with better mechanical ...

Supramolecular chemistry has garnered significant attention in materials science. This is because noncovalent interactions enable the addition of unique behavior to otherwise covalent systems. The ...

In a paper recently published in the Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, researchers explored the factors required to prepare an efficient ferrofluid (FF) high internal phase emulsion polymer ...

One alternative involves placing the explosives in a sealed container, along with a rubbery organic polymer known as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The PDMS proceeds to absorb the vapors given off by ...

This study is led by Dr. Yang Shen (State Key Lab of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University). The team ...

Self-healing coatings are advanced materials that can repair damage, such as scratches and cracks on their own. Researchers have developed an efficient method for preparing self-healing films ...

Consider all of the electronics devices you own right now. Every time you realize you forgot to charge your device, imagine if you could charge the same device while walking or jogging. Image Credit: ...

Scientists at Al-Azhar University in Egypt have developed a hydrophobic nanocoating with a self-cleaning effect that can reportedly increase the efficiency of solar panels by up to 30.7%. “The main ...