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The new plastic is remarkably high quality, researchers say. Image from the study. For years, chemists have been on a quest ...

A collaboration of scientists at the University of Manchester and the University of Birmingham has explored a more effective ...

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An ultrathin silicone film being developed at Saarland University enables pumps to operate without motors, without compressed ...

Peak Nano, a startup using technology developed in Cleveland, could help meet a growing global demand for energy storage.

At in-cosmetics 2026, SNF introduced NATURSOL BIOSEVEN, a biodegradable cationic polymer developed for foaming formulations in hair and body care applications ...

Lubrizol presents new Oilkemia 7S polymer, a powerful and highly versatile biodegradable rheology modifier designed for ...

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Polymer rheology—the study of how polymers flow and deform—is key to achieving consistent quality in manufacturing and 3D printing. From injection molding to extrusion, understanding viscosity, ...

These 'polymer alloy' composition changes have enabled the creation of materials with optimized toughness, processability, chemical resistance, and cost structures. Polymer blends and polymer alloys ...