polymer science
Changing Spacers To Make Surfaces Slippery
Scientists in Japan have revealed how the chain spacer length of betaine affects the way polymer brushes interact with water.
A Mild Way To Break Down Plastic Waste
Researchers have developed a highly efficient catalyst for breaking highly resistant chemical bonds, paving the way for easier recycling of plastic waste.
Soft, But Stronger Than Steel
By combining soft hydrogels with a woven glass fiber fabric, researchers have made a highly flexible composite material that is tougher than steel.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Seo Myungeun
Seo Myungeun was inspired to go into chemistry by his father, and his efforts have resulted in him winning the 2015 Wiley-PSK JPS Young Scientist Award.
