Polymer

New polymer films developed by engineers can conduct heat just like metals

It's 300 times more thermally conductive than normal polyethylene; as conductive as most metals.

Inexpensive flexible 3D printed sensor can detect even the tiniest amount of water

The sensor changes colour from purple to blue when exposed to water, returning to purple when heated.

Mighty tree roots and twigs could help fuel cars, finds Swedish scientist

Swedish scientist use black liquor residue from trees pulp, paper manufacturing to create polymer

Chemists develop unique nano-grenades to help fight cancer and other diseases

The nano-grenades have a covering of polymer filaments and granules of titanium oxide and silver.

Scientists at IISc Bangalore develop new chemical compound for controlled delivery of aspirin

In the new compound, aspirin is built into the backbone of a long polymer chain based on a sugar molecule called Xylitol, present in fruits and vegetables.

Polymer Coating with 'Self-Healing' Powers Developed

The coating can potentially heal itself in less than a minute.

Polymer Phones