The novel method produces multilayered self-healing films with enhanced durability compared to conventional materials for ...

An international research team has developed a new machine that utilizes shockwaves to separate the different materials of a ...

Polysiloxane materials, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based elastomers, exhibit a self-healing capability by the ...

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are strong, biodegradable, and derived from plant biomass. Explore how they’re made and their ...

The polymer fillers industry demand is estimated to capture a valuation of USD 36.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 56.2 billion by 2033. The market is registering a CAGR of 4.5% during ...

Traumatic brain injuries, often resulting from falls or traffic accidents, lead to significant death and disability each year. Research into secondary brain damage, which follows the initial injury, ...

However, surprisingly, when these fillers are added into polymers, polymers made with graphite oxide fillers containing defects performed 160% better than those with perfect graphite fillers.

The world is littered with trillions of micro- and nanoscopic pieces of plastic. These can be smaller than a virus—just the ...

Researchers have developed an efficient method for preparing self-healing films that are more durable, more thermally stable ...