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Polymer-based nanocomposites have sparked a significant amount of research attention over the past few decades. This is because incorporating very minimal nanofiller allows for improved properties ...

PFAS lurk in so much of what we eat, drink and use. Scientists are only beginning to understand how they’re impacting our health — and what to do about them. Credit...Grant Cornett for The New York ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Finding the next groundbreaking polymer is always a challenge, but now researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to shape and transform the future of the field. Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These ...

Kathryn Crawford has received funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. You’ve probably been hearing the term PFAS in ...

In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey through the field of polymer degradation, unraveling the intricate processes behind their breakdown, the factors that influence this degradation, ...

As usual, they have doubts. What Are Polymers Polymers are very large molecules composed of repeating units of one or more chemical compounds. The best known is probably Nylon, which was first made in ...

Semiconducting polymer nanomaterials are advanced π-conjugated polymers with alternating double and single bonds, which allow for π-electron delocalization and intermolecular π−π interactions. Unlike ...

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 ...

As expectations of polymer manufacturers increase, TD-NMR offers the right tools to refine quality control procedures.