Acrylic polymers such as poly (methyl methacrylate)—the plastic used in Plexiglas—are durable materials with a huge variety of commercial applications. But the all-carbon backbones that give these ...

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated—entirely without health risks. The foil allows ...

A new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to ...

A study in Polymer Composites examines hemp fiber-reinforced PLA/PBS biocomposites, assessing the impact of MAH-g-PLA on ...

LG Chem Ltd. (Seoul, South Korea) is entering the global market with eco-friendly raw materials derived from vegetable oils. The company announced that it ...

Dietary measures and medications may help reduce uric acid and manage gout. Gout can occur when blood uric acid levels are too high, causing crystals to form in the toes, feet, and other joints.

Beijing Engineering Research Center for the Synthesis and Application of Waterborne Polymers, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, ...

Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, P. R. China State Key Laboratory of ...