The longest chains of the conductive polymer poly(p-phenylene; PPP) produced to date are just under one micrometer ...

Antimony-nitrogen interactions yield materials with enhanced stability and the ability to self-heal in aqueous environments ...

Kyushu University researchers have directly observed, for the first time, how individual polymers—chain-like molecules—behave ...

A controlled/“living” click polymerization method developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo and Nagoya University enables precise chain-growth of AB-type monomers—traditionally limited to ...

Polymer-based adhesives are essential for bonding lightweight materials used in transportation; however, how individual ...

Scientists have developed photoresponsive supramolecular polymers that can undergo both intrachain folding and interchain aggregation. The material properties of polymers are determined by the ...

PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a revolutionary molecular biology technique that allows for the rapid amplification of specific DNA sequences. It is an essential tool in various fields, ...

Scanning ultraviolet (UV) light through a slit can boost the efficiency of photopolymerization reactions and produce polymers with higher molecular weight, scientists reveal. This straightforward ...

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Chemical companies streamline polyamide operations while investing in specialty polymers and sustainable manufacturing technologies.