Modern polymer materials face a fundamental challenge: they must remain strong and durable during use, yet ideally degrade when they are no longer needed. Designing materials that satisfy both ...

Researchers have developed a molecule that, when added to a polymer, increases the material’s durability by making it more like metal in terms of its ability to withstand temperature fluctuations.

Researchers at The University of Osaka develop a tough material whose degradation can be switched on and off with lightModern ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have uncovered a path to design superionic polymer ...

MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and ...

In hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyte membranes frequently undergo deformation and develop cracks during operation. A research team has recently introduced a fatigue-resistant polymer electrolyte ...

A recent article in Nature Communications presented a polymer-aqueous electrolyte for stabilizing polymer electrode redox products by modulating the solvation layers and developing a solid-electrolyte ...

A polyethylene formulation infused with a proprietary, carbon-based material significantly reduces weight while maintaining product strength and durability. The LytR polymer composite developed by ...

Austin, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to SNS Insider, The Polymer Foam Market size is valued at USD 135.28 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 410.36 Billion by 2033, growing ...

These 'polymer alloy' composition changes have enabled the creation of materials with optimized toughness, processability, chemical resistance, and cost structures. Polymer blends and polymer alloys ...