Multicomponent polymer synthesis represents a transformative approach in modern macromolecular engineering. By incorporating three or more reactants in a single operational step, these techniques ...

A new paper from the lab of Asst. Prof. Chibueze Amanchukwu (left) of the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, including first author Priyadarshini Mirmira (right), demonstrates a new ...

A new technique builds inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes at the same time, in the same vessel. This 'one-pot' in-situ method creates a controlled, homogeneous blend, pairing the conductivity ...

Copper nanoparticles from beetroot extract enhance antimicrobial properties in polymer composites, offering a sustainable ...

A persistent driver is the demand for lightweight materials that retain mechanical integrity under thermal and chemical stress. High-performance polymers, exemplified by polyether ether ketone (PEEK), ...

Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology explored how flow fields generated by dynamic UV lighting can affect the photopolymerization process, demonstrating a novel and versatile method for ...

A scientist wears a lab coat and gloves and adjusts scientific instrumentation in a laboratory. Researchers have developed a strong ultrathin polymer membrane that totally stops gas molecules from ...