Supramolecular chemistry involves the study of self-assembly of discrete molecules that are used to build large functional ...

Supramolecular polymers have emerged as an exciting class of materials over the last three decades. Their solution and bulk properties are remarkably similar to those of traditional macromolecules, ...

Innovative polyacrylonitrile elastomeric polymer electrolytes enhance aluminum batteries, addressing safety and performance ...

Scientists have just unveiled a lightweight ultrathin 2D membrane that’s impermeable to gases even at the molecular level. This 2D polyaramid, 2DPA-1, matches the gas impermeability of graphene and is ...

Investigating adhesion in polymer films, this article highlights the advantages of in-situ testing over traditional ex-situ ...

A new study marks a significant step forward in positioning synthetic polymers as an alternative to expensive, unsustainable ...

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say their polymer coating could be used to protect photovoltaic modules, due to its impermeability to gases. The team has demonstrated that a ...

Chemists can now precisely control the stereochemical sequence of synthetic polymers using similar techniques to those used ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated a simple yet effective method to extend the lifespan of all-solid-state batteries—by simply stretching film-shaped electrolytes to improve safety ...

With rapid advances in high-throughput computing, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, polymer informatics is emerging as a promising tool to ensure breakthrough ...

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