Soaking up pollutants like a sponge, porous organic polymers (POPs) may be the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to researchers. A group of researchers from Tohoku University ...

Cell-based polymerization is a promising approach to bridging the gap between synthetic chemistry and biological systems, offering a gateway to building functional materials and devices directly ...

The capacity to regulate the biodistribution of therapeutics is a highly desired feature that can limit the side effects of many drugs. In a new study in Scientific Reports, Noah Joseph, and a team of ...

Chirality plays a critical role in the structure and function of natural and synthetic polymers, impacting their mechanical, optical, and electronic properties. However, a comprehensive understanding ...

The polymers can be further enhanced to function in demanding environments, such as aerospace applications, while maintaining environmental sustainability. "The new class of polymers with high energy ...

A group of researchers from Tohoku University developed a method for synthesizing a special type of polymer that has applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions - a major concern amidst a ...