A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces ...

The ACS GCI Natural Polymers Consortium (NPC) is a group committed to exploring the utilization of natural polymers to accelerate the development of more sustainable functional materials. Launched in ...

Polymer chemistry is transforming industries, from sustainable materials to biomedicine. Over his decades as a professor of materials, chemistry and biochemistry at UC Santa Barbara, Craig Hawker’s ...

Whether it’s a smartwatch that can detect irregular heartbeats or a continuous glucose monitor, electronics that can interface with biology have already started to revolutionize the future of ...

Polymer chemistry continues to be a dynamic field that underpins advances in materials science, enabling the design of macromolecules with tailored physical, chemical and functional properties. Recent ...

Polymer chemistry is central to the development of new technologies and substances. Materials based upon natural and synthetic organic macromolecules, polymers, and hybrid derivatives have enormous ...

A persistent driver is the demand for lightweight materials that retain mechanical integrity under thermal and chemical stress. High-performance polymers, exemplified by polyether ether ketone (PEEK), ...

UD's Polymer and Composites Lab focuses on the research, development and testing of new lightweight materials for aircraft and spacecraft applications, such as composites and adhesives. The lab also ...