Polymers

Polymer-based nanostructures that can selectively burst open bacteria show promise for tackling drug-resistant microbes

A single polymer can be used to fabricate both thin-film transistors and solar cells

Multi-compartment globular structures assembled from polymer-based materials may soon serve as cell prototypes

The gelation behavior of a biodegradable hydrogel can be controlled precisely by adjustments to pH

Unique organic ring compounds combine to form smart materials with tunable visual attributes

Exposure to short pulses of light changes how a polymer surface interacts with water droplets

Printing of microchannels in polymers takes a step forward, but fine-tuning is still required

Embedding quantum dots into thermally reactive polymers allows traceable detection within living systems