Three-dimensional polymer structures can be produced by growing polymer brush structures from a printed two-dimensional pattern of polymer initiators. The fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) polymer ...

Advances in machine learning and shape-memory polymers are enabling engineers to design for mechanical performance first and ...

Researchers have developed and demonstrated an efficient and scalable technique that allows them to manufacture soft polymer materials in a dozen different structures, or 'morphologies,' from ribbons ...

Graphene consists of a two-dimensional carbon layer in which the carbon atoms are arranged on a hexagonal lattice, resembling a honeycomb. Carbon nanotubes are rolled-up sheets of graphene, and thick ...

The rational development of polymeric structures requires a deep understanding at both molecular and macroscopic scales. Several methods are used to analyze the structure of polymers, such as ...

Thermoset polymers underpin many high-performance applications because covalent cross-linking yields stability, chemical resistance, and robust mechanics.

HOUSTON - (Nov. 13, 2019) - A lightweight material full of holes is nearly as hard as diamond. The mere dents left by speeding bullets prove it. Researchers at Rice University's Brown School of ...

Polymer-based dielectrics are widely used in different electrical and electronic devices like capacitors, power transmission cables, and microchips. To adapt to different working conditions, a range ...