All Polymers articles – Page 12
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ResearchProtective polymer coats 'grown' on cells
Coated cells could be harnessed for biomedical applications
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ResearchLab on skin can perform health check on athletes
New device analyses sweat biomarkers and communicates health data wirelessly to smartphone
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ResearchMulti-talented polymer more versatile than sum of its parts
Material with mix-and-match functionalities could be used in smart windows
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ResearchHalting the flow of microplastics
Most wastewater treatment plants are unable to deal with small litter particles, researchers find
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ResearchHandy gel grips chemists
Researchers model responsive gels that mimic finger- and snail-like motion
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NewsExplainer: Are ‘flushable’ wet wipes really flushable?
Water companies are calling for all wipes to be classified as unflushable until an international standard is agreed
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BusinessChemical activity on demand
Aqdot controls the release of encapsulated cargoes using supramolecular chemistry
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ResearchPlastics synthesis goes green
Enzyme-catalysed polymerisation could lead to sustainable plastics
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NewsUK lab first to use liquid gallium x-ray source
The Small lab set to produce big results in nano-research
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ResearchCoin catalyses chemical reaction
British one-penny coin catalyses polymerisation to make acrylics
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ResearchNanoplasters get cells into sticky situation
Nanoparticles that glue cells together could aid wound healing or stop tumour metastasis
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NewsExplainer: what's all the fuss about polymer banknotes?
As the UK rolls out a new £5 note we ask what are the advantages of ditching the old paper fiver?
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ResearchPolymer ‘artery’ makes light work of microfluidic pumping
Photo-responsive deformable tube can move liquids in microreactors without the need for external pumps
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ResearchMembranes promise to slash energy needed to separate hydrocarbons
ExxonMobil-backed study allows reverse osmosis of hard-to-distinguish para-xylene and ortho-xylene
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ResearchMineral hydrogel points to new recyclable plastics
Calcium carbonate hydrogel can be moulded, hardened and recycled – just add water
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ResearchShape-shifting hydrogel can heal itself
New material returns to its original shape even when cut into pieces
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ResearchHoneycomb spheres trap harmful iodine gas
Specially designed polymers could help clean up radioactive iodine
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ResearchOld CDs recycled into valuable plastic
One pot technique can turn polycarbonates into polymer used in specialist engineering and medical roles
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ResearchOrigami tubes curl up with water
Nanostructured material folding mimics touch-sensitive plant and technology might find its way into artificial muscles