This innovative polymeric material features self-healing capabilities and superior recyclability, paving the way for ...

We all encounter gels in daily life—from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair to the jelly-like components in ...

Furthermore, a one-millimetre-thick hydrogel contains 10,000 layers of nanosheets, which makes the material as stiff as human skin, and gives it a comparable degree of stretch and flexibility. 'Stiff, ...

A project in Europe aims to create a battery that's environmentally friendly and energy-dense. Researchers have reportedly ...

Advancements in material science are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine and robotics. A newly developed ...

The self-healing materials market size estimated at USD 1.61 billion in 2022 is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.5% from 2022 to 2032. Materials that are capable of self-healing are stimulated by ...

Patchy particles have directional interactions that enable self-assembly into materials with precisely tailored microstructures. The patches are usually rigid, but a study now shows that flexible ...