Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual polymer chains behave at solid interfaces has remained unclear. In a recent ...

Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave when in contact with solid surfaces. Published in the Journal of the ...

A persistent driver is the demand for lightweight materials that retain mechanical integrity under thermal and chemical stress. High-performance polymers, exemplified by polyether ether ketone (PEEK), ...

Atomic force microscopy reveals three distinct dynamic states in individual polymer chain segments on surfaces, challenging ...

Researchers create biodegradable heart valves using shape-memory polymers and 3D bioprinting for safer cardiovascular procedures.

In Dr. Emily Pentzer's office at the Reed McDonald Building at Texas A&M University, a display of honors lines the windowsill, showcasing her notable achievements. Among these accolades, one of the ...

AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron is ranked No. 1 in the world for polymer science and plastics engineering, according to recent rankings from EduRank.org. The rankings are based on universities’ ...

The global consulting firm says collecting and reprocessing more discarded plastic automotive components should be feasible. The company says two of the biggest opportunities to access more ...

RadiciGroup is continuing to strengthen its internationalization strategy. Through its High Performance Polymers business area – a multinational manufacturer and supplier of engineering polymers based ...

In a deal that will combine two of the world’s leading engineering polymer businesses, Celanese has agreed to acquire most of DuPont’s Mobility and Materials unit for $11 billion. The businesses, ...

Polymer engineering is undergoing a decisive shift from a discipline dominated by commodity thermoplastics and incremental processing improvements to one defined by performance-by-design, ...