New research suggests that thermal switching in smart polymer solutions may depend less on polymer conformation than ...

This polymer-based system shows that coherent quantum behavior can be designed into stable, tunable, solution-processable materials compatible with real devices.

Imagine a world where flat tires are a thing of the past. Through the development of a novel polymer, this dream is now a ...

Soft materials and polymers are ubiquitous in our lives and form the basis of many advances in medicine, sustainability, manufacturing, and clean water access. What makes these materials unique is ...

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A new technical paper titled “Material Needs and Measurement Challenges for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging: Understanding the Soft Side of Science” was published by researchers at the National ...