Polymers come in many forms. Many people know about the synthetic human-made polymers seen in everyday life - commonly in the form of plastic products - but there is also an abundance of natural and ...

The field of polymer science has seen a transformative evolution with the development of self-healing biodegradable materials ...

Microporous organic polymers (MOPs) are composed entirely of covalently linked organic molecules. These materials are characterized by their high surface areas, permanent microporosity, and structural ...

Iron-oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) represent a significant class of inorganic nanomaterial that is contributing to the current revolution in nanomedicine 1,2,3]. Their unique physical properties, ...

A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating units (called monomers), linked together by a long chain. Due to their interesting properties, polymers are used in various applications, such as ...

Organic polymers can nowadays be found in solar cells, sensors, LEDs and in many other technical applications. One specific type of polymers - known as S-PPVs - were previously regarded as promising ...

While natural polymers, including starches and cellulose, are still commonly used in biomedical research, the utilization of synthetic biodegradable polymers in pharmaceutical and tissue-engineering ...

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

Sumika Polymer Compounds (Sumika), a leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality polyolefin thermoplastic compounds and elastomers, and Flex-N-Gate Europe combined expertise to ...