The pore size of butyl rubber electrospun membranes is affected by controlling the solvent evaporation rate of the solution being spun. Tetrahydrofuran is a typical solvent used for the ...

The secret lies in integrating a special chemical called tert-butyl ester. This compound allows the polymer to quickly degrade when exposed to heat or mild acid. They highlight that the chemical ...

Polymers used in biomedical materials applications take many different forms and functions. We are designing, synthesizing, characterizing and evaluating novel polymeric materials for a wide array of ...

Acrylic Acrylic polymers are formed by polymerizing acrylic acids through a reaction with a suitable catalyst. Acrylics provide excellent environmental resistance and have faster-setting times than ...

Polymer Chemistry Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel ...

This clip starts with a brief introduction into what polymers are and lists examples of both natural and synthetic polymers. It then goes on to describe what a smart polymer is, before focusing on ...

A team of bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new kind of environmentally friendly adhesive polymer. In their study, published in the journal Science ...

Here's a great (albeit a bit complex) example of how organic chemistry can improve medical applications. If you dare to read ...

Focusing on how conjugated polymers can be designed and made for use in efficient organic electronic devices, this book covers the tools for future development of more environmentally and economically ...