A new polymer reported in Nature may mark a turning point for needle-free insulin delivery. Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed a charge-shifting polyzwitterion that can carry insulin ...

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We hereby correct an inaccuracy in the original TOC graphic where the structure of acetylated poly(vinyl alcohol) was erroneously depicted. Specifically, the oxygen ...

Soft electronics have gained significant attention due to their lightweight, mechanical flexibility, and biocompatibility, making them ideal for applications such as health monitoring, human-machine ...

Whenever body armor comes to mind, we expect it to be heavy and inconvenient. However, there is a lightweight variant that makes use of 2D polymer material that is stronger than steel but as flexible ...

Resembling the interlocking links in chainmail, novel nanoscale material is incredibly strong and flexible. The interlocked material contains 100 trillion mechanical bonds per 1 square centimeter -- ...

Abstract: The challenges in traditional drug delivery systems are increasing everyday which should be overcome by polymer-based controlled release systems. The utilization of nonthermal plasma has ...

Olin executives disclosed at a recent investor conference that the company intends to enter the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) business. Olin already produces vinyl chloride and ethylene dichloride (EDC), ...