Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials

Using peptides and a snippet of the large molecules in plastics, materials scientists have developed materials made of tiny, flexible nano-sized ribbons that can be charged just like a battery to store energy or record digital information.

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Polymer research shows potential replacement for common superglues with a reusable and biodegradable alternative

Researchers have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable, ...