A study published in npj Computational Materials presents a new AI system that uses computer vision and language processing ...

A new recipe, or design guidelines, for a self-strengthening muscle-like hydrogel has been developed through strategic integration of computational, information, and experimental research. The ...

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Composite adhesives like epoxy resins are excellent tools for joining and filling materials including wood, metal, and concrete. But there's one problem: once a composite sets, it's there forever. Now ...

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Awards Regenerative engineering: Polymeric chemistry and materials science for regeneration Priestley Medal address 2023 by Cato T. Laurencin, 2023 Priestley Medalist ...

The world of wearable technology—such as sensors and energy-producing devices—is expanding, thanks to new research into a ...

The development of synthetic polymers such as plastic, rubber, and nylon is one of the main achievements of the 20th century. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of organic chemistry ...

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The use of bioresorbable polymers as alternatives to permanent, non-degradable materials in biomedical applications offers ...