Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations have emerged as a pivotal tool in elucidating the complex processes that govern polymer crystallisation and the resultant mechanical properties. By simulating the ...

The mechanical properties of hydrogels and polymer networks have emerged as a focal point in the development of advanced soft materials. These materials comprise water-swollen, crosslinked polymer ...

A 3D-printed multilayer structure combines previously unattainable mechanical and biological properties.

A novel developed biomimetic tissue substitute combines precisely tunable mechanical properties with biological functionality and is now ready for applications in medical technology. The material was ...

Low vacuum environment engineering has received considerable attention due to its vast applications in fields such as ultra-high-speed transportation, aerospace technology, and cutting-edge physics ...

In a remarkable feat of chemistry, a Northwestern University-led research team has developed the first two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked material. Resembling the interlocking links in ...

Superior cost-to-performance ratio, resilience, and versatility are the core reasons behind the success of polymers in every major field. However, their inherent properties need to be modified as per ...

Just as embroiderers, with needle and thread, can transform plain fabric into an intricate pattern, engineers can use lasers and polymers to create flexible, complex structures that could transform ...