Helical polymers constitute a class of macromolecules that adopt a spiral conformation, a feature that endows them with unique optical, mechanical, and catalytic properties. These materials have ...

Researchers at Cornell University have devised a new single-molecule microscopy method for studying polymers as they grow (Nat Chem. 2023 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-023-01363-2). “We see every monomer,” says ...

A simple burst of visible light can now create skin-safe electrodes that could transform medical and wearable electronics.

Researchers in Sweden have unveiled a way to create high-performance electronic electrodes using nothing more than visible light and specially designed water-soluble monomers. This gentle, ...

Visible light can be used to create electrodes from conductive plastics completely without hazardous chemicals. This is shown ...

As expectations of polymer manufacturers increase, TD-NMR offers the right tools to refine quality control procedures.

The project has now succeeded in creating a method where polymerization can be driven by visible light, thanks to specially designed monomers developed by the researchers. This visible light ...

Microporous organic polymers (MOPs) are composed entirely of covalently linked organic molecules. These materials are characterized by their high surface areas, permanent microporosity, and structural ...

Big problems call for big ideas. One of the biggest challenges from a wide-angle environmental view is figuring out what to do about carbon dioxide, which accounts for 76% of greenhouse gas (GHG) ...