Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a cellulose-based composite sheet that integrates paper pulp with starch, ...

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

A dual cross-linked magnetic polymer solves the fundamental trade-off limiting soft artificial muscles, achieving ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are ...

Launched in 2017, Startup Booster has been organised in three different regions (Europe, USA, and Asia) and has already ...

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.

The R&D Hub for Plastic Waste Processing of the Global Impact Coalition (GIC), led by TNO, brings together partners to ...

A research breakthrough could open the door to more sustainable materials for a range of advanced technologies - from smart ...

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

Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even ...

New smart polymer signals hidden damage in construction materials without reacting to heat or sunlight ...

A research breakthrough could open the door to more sustainable materials for a range of advanced technologies - from smart ...