Functional coatings improve polymer surfaces by adding barrier protection, chemical resistance, hydrophobicity, conductivity, ...

Functional polymers are materials which are designed to have specific functions to satisfy modern societal needs. By using special preparation methods or by introducing functional groups or filler ...

A postfunctionalization strategy using blue LED light and an organophotoredox catalyst generates carbocation intermediates on polymer chains, enabling the incorporation of phosphonate esters. This ...

Understanding the structure-function relationship of polymers is of critical importance for successful incorporation into commercial applications. In this webinar, Nemal Gobalasingham, Ph.D. will ...

Driving the future of materials. Explore how the POLY Division is pushing the boundaries of polymer innovation to tackle the world’s toughest challenges, from sustainable materials and advanced ...

HANGZHOU , ZHEJIANG, CHINA, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ULANQAB, China — In the high-stakes, innovation-driven world of specialty chemicals, a select ...

A safety-level-oriented framework is proposed to systematically classify polymer-based flexible health-monitoring devices from noninvasive to long-term implantable modalities. Material–safety ...

A report compiled by international biopolymer expert group nova-Institut GmbH (Hürth, Germany) provides an overview of capacities and production volumes for 17 commercially available bio-based ...

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 ...

Polymers are used in many industries, including food packaging, tire manufacturing, adhesives, and medical-grade plastics. Photothermal atomic force microscope-based infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) ...