Researchers have developed a multifunctional fire-protective coating that not only shields materials from extreme heat but ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Newswise — Polymers are the backbone of modern materials, found in everything from medical devices to aerospace components. Yet, exposure to environmental factors such as UV radiation, oxygen, and ...

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 ...

Talk about threading the properties needle: biodegradable and biodurable polymers for implantable medical devices have the unenviable task of precisely controlling how they do or don't break down in ...

Clean water might soon take a microscopic leap forward. Following the completion of the ...