Polymer
Clean water and a cleaner planet
1 Mar 2024A first-of-its-kind recyclable water filtration membrane enables more sustainable practices in wastewater management.
Weaving the threads of sustainable nanofibres
25 Jul 2023Researchers develop a new class of recyclable polymer-based nanofibres with exceptional strength and durability.
Nano-cages help eye treatments stick around
27 Jan 2022A new polymer-based eyedrop holds promise for treating stubborn fungal eye infections
The dark side of green plastics
19 Nov 2021Mapping the life cycle of biodegradable polymers can help manufacturers make data-driven decisions on the most sustainable production practices.
A three-in-one sustainable, self-healing coating
11 Nov 2021Next-generation self-healing polymers use eco-friendly building blocks and manufacturing processes, providing superior durability and longevity to the materials they coat.
Toughening up polymers
3 Oct 2018Adding nanoparticles to a polymer matrix enhances the thermo-mechanical properties of the materials
Coated implants a breakthrough in bone healing
9 Aug 2017A
versatile coating for magnesium could eventually lead to better implants for
mending broken bones
Standing up for sensitivity
3 Nov 2015Arranging polymer nanotubes in a vertical array enhances piezoelectric properties for acoustic sensors