Surfaces with anionic block copolymers can inactivate different viruses within minutes by making the polymer-microbe interface very acidic. Such surfaces can continuously disinfect surfaces without ...

Polymer adsorption dynamics and surface interactions represent a critical area of study that bridges fundamental science and practical applications. The field investigates how polymer chains interact ...

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers developed nanocomposite coatings to prevent surface contamination by a human coronavirus (HCoV). Metals such as silver, copper, titanium oxide, and ...

Fluorination and surface modification of polymers have emerged as pivotal techniques in enhancing the chemical, thermal and mechanical properties of polymeric materials. Through the incorporation of ...

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) has become a vital tool in materials science, allowing researchers and engineers to explore the intricate structure and surface features of various materials, ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Researchers are exploring two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – crystalline materials with incredibly thin, nanoscale thickness – for advanced applications in ...

Anode-free lithium metal batteries, which have attracted attention as candidates for electric vehicles, drones, and next-generation high-performance batteries, offer much higher energy density than ...

High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech biomedical products, electronics and data storage components. Now researchers have discovered a light-responsive, ...

At CES 2026, HIZERO introduced a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning innovations that signal a decisive shift in the ...

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

An ultrathin polymer layer on electrode surfaces improves the stability of an anode-free lithium metal battery, addressing key challenges in its commercialization.

Polymer materials play an increasingly important role in a variety of industrial applications, thanks to their distinct physical and chemical properties. Among their key mechanical characteristics, ...