In the quest to wring energy from every source imaginable, scientists are putting the squeeze on a common plastic ingredient. Applying force to polymers in water generates enough energy to drive ...

The dynamic covalent exchange reactions of side chains in polymer brushes on nanoparticles were successfully demonstrated, and the dispersibility of the nanoparticles after the exchange reactions was ...

With millions of tons of plastic going into landfills every year, chemists are racing to find end-of-life uses for materials like polystyrene. But these large polymers are notoriously hard to dissolve ...

A researcher at Michigan Technological University has found a way to control polymer reactions and permit scientists to create tailor-made polymeric materials withunique properties. The ...

Mimicking the incredible skill of mother nature is never easy, especially when trying to match the remarkable chemical processes that take place in living organisms. Living systems, like cells, can ...

Efficient polyethylene production is driven by advanced catalysts and rapid mass spectrometry, ensuring optimal polymer ...

Houston-based Kraton Performance Polymers landed the award for Greener Reaction Conditions for developing the NEXAR family of halogen-free, high-flow copolymer membranes for water and other ...

For a chemical reaction to happen: There are different ways to determine the rate of a reaction. The method chosen usually depends on the reactants and products involved, and how easy it is to measure ...