(Nanowerk News) Reactive molecules, such as free radicals, can be produced in the body after exposure to certain environments or substances and go on to cause cell damage. Antioxidants can minimize ...

The structure of polymers was first hypothesized around a century ago, but researchers had not directly seen what they look like in an actual material. Recent work from Northwestern Engineering has ...

Scientists have come up with a new technique to evaluate the mechanical forces generated in polymer crystallization as they cool down from their molten state. They used small, fluorescent molecules to ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Getting a full picture of the polymer-filler interface isn't always easy to do, but a scientist based in the United Kingdom is conducting research she hopes will shed some light on ...

TOKYO, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Electro-Communications publishes the December 2019 issue of UEC e-Bulletin http://www.ru.uec.ac.jp/ The December ...

Engineers find antioxidants improve nanoscale visualization of polymers Date: January 8, 2021 Source: Penn State Summary: Reactive molecules, such as free radicals, can be produced in the body after ...

In modern times, manufacturers produce highly specialized materials for a wide array of uses, called polymers. Polymers have a variety of purposes owing to their versatile properties, ranging from ...