A new research paper examines how Digital Image Correlation is changing fracture testing of 3D printed polymers.

Science has long taken inspiration from the natural world, and few natural designs are as iconic as the helical shape that ...

Synthetic materials rarely mimic the dynamic helicity observed in biological systems like DNA and proteins, often forming ...

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges for the modern world, due largely to the fact that most plastics are produced without permanent recyclability in mind. The plastic water bottles, ...

The continuous advancement of science and technology has led to the widespread application of nuclear technology across a diverse spectrum of fields, including scientific research, industrial ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges for the modern world, due largely to the fact that most plastics are not produced with permanent recyclability in mind. The plastic water bottles, ...

As electronic devices continue to become more compact, flexible, and wearable, materials suppliers are coming under increased pressure to surpass traditional limitations. From foldable displays and ...

Abstract: This paper presents the design, fabrication and characterization of a novel piezo-polymer-composite membrane actuator. Based on this membrane actuator, a valve for liquids and gases is ...

An artistic rendering of a network formed by crosslinking foldable bottlebrush polymers, which feature a collapsed backbone grafted with many flexible linear side chains. Credit: Liheng Cai, Baiqiang ...