Japanese scientists at RIKEN CEMS, led by Takuzo Aida, have developed a new supramolecular plastic that maintains strength in ...

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices—ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent ...

By imitating the structure of a protein ... For example, rigid plastic polymers (such as polycarbonates) are generally very strong but also tend to be brittle, whereas a flexible plastic such ...

Similarly, spectral matching against a database isn’t foolproof. Many plastic polymers have similar structures, so two different polymers can have similar spectra. This overlap can lead to ...

A new method produces PEDOT nanofibers with enhanced electrical conductivity and increased surface area for improved charge ...

Supramolecular materials that fully degrade when soaked in saltwater have the potential to help address the microplastics ...

In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of fossil fuels, researchers are embarking on a venture to find ...

Genome analysis and protein modeling reveals Methylocystis suflitae's high-efficiency methane-to-PHA conversion (11.90 mg PHA/L/h), showcasing industrial potential.

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices -- ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat -- a team of researchers made a discovery: ...

Artistic rendering of the new plastic. Cross linked salt bridges visible in the plastic outside the seawater give it its ...