Dr. Zhe Qiang, an associate professor in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials. In a win ...

Is it possible to recover plastic recyclates from previously unused waste streams in order to produce high-quality fibers and ...

Designing plastics that can be broken down easily after their use phase have often required a trade-off between stability and ...

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough ...

The process tackles two issues, the scientists said — an abundance of plastic waste and an increasing need for jet fuel.

Elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are used in many areas of everyday life. While elastomers are cross-linked materials, TPEs can be melted again. Depending on the polymer matrix and ...

Anode-free lithium metal batteries, which have attracted attention as candidates for electric vehicles, drones, and ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer, ...