Danqing Liu from Eindhoven University of Technology explores how interactions with digital systems can be improved through ...

Polyamides, commonly known as nylons, are a class of engineering polymers widely valued for their balance of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability. Thermal properties such as ...

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), ...

Electrically conductive polymers have emerged as pivotal materials for engineering cardiac tissues by recreating the native electrochemical microenvironment of the myocardium. These polymers—ranging ...

Liheng Cai’s breakthroughs rewrite the rules of polymer physics, opening possibilities for designing better materials in health care and sustainability The American Physical Society has awarded its ...

Polymer bearings do not operate in isolation. Their performance depends on how bearing materials mating surfaces, housings, thermal conditions, chemical exposure and manufacturing processes work ...

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices -- ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat -- a team of researchers made a discovery: ...

My new elective course (under development) will introduce theoretical and practical principles for engineering polymer materials within the context electronics technology. Students will explore the ...

With global demand for lithium-ion batteries fast depleting reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safe, affordable and reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion ...

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, ...