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 ...

A light, flexible polymer material developed at the University of Waterloo could replace the lead in heavy X-ray aprons, ...

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), ...

From household plastic packaging to the flexible frameworks that support wearable electronics, polymer materials form the ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

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 ...

MATERIALS: Extensive storage tests confirm that engineering polymers from Ticona deliver the chemical resistance required for long-term direct contact with AdBlue ®, which is used for exhaust ...

Chemical engineers develop problem-solving skills, with a strong foundation in science, engineering, and mathematics that touch every aspect of our lives–from smaller, faster computer chips to ...