A bioinformatic and preliminary experimental study identifies PTGS1, CA1, and SYK as prognostic genes in multiple myeloma and ...

The degradation rates of the polymers used in many medical devices are a function of both morphology and time. In the following exchange, Dennis Jamiolkowski, Distinguished Research Fellow at Ethicon ...

In this article, we embark on a fascinating journey through the field of polymer degradation, unraveling the intricate processes behind their breakdown, the factors that influence this degradation, ...

German researchers have demonstrated the potential of compressive stress relaxation measurement (CSRM) as a non-destructive ...

Think of a metal with paint on it, like an automobile or a pipeline carrying natural gas. The paint or polymer coating protects the metal underneath from degrading. Although the coating should ideally ...

An Ehime University research team directed by H. Shimomoto and E. Ihara has developed a new molecular design strategy that imparts degradability to carbon–carbon (C–C) backbone polymers. The study, ...

A 2026 review synthesizes reported degradation processes, property changes and assessment strategies for biodegradable ...

The term biodegradable polymers refers to a specific class of plastics that can be broken down by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. This process is distinct from mere fragmentation or ...

A crucial stage in the research and development (R&D) process is understanding how and why materials degrade and ultimately falter. Polymers often fail in short timescales compared to the lifespan of ...

Polymer dielectric breakdown mechanism resolved: physicists at Russia's Ioffe Institute confirmed quantum tunneling drives electrical failure in PET film, not electron collision. New lifetime ...