Scientists were certain that nanoplastics (synthetic polymers ranging from 1 nm to 1 μm, according to the National ...

With this in mind, it has become crucial to investigate flame retardants for plastics. The goal is to improve the material's resistance to fire and reduce the heat release and flame spreading speed.

Macromolecular-based gene delivery systems have emerged as viable alternatives to non-viral vectors for gene therapy due to their versatility, biocompatibility, and capacity to efficiently deliver ...

While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual ...

Whether natural or synthetic, polymers — large molecules made up of repeating units called monomers — exhibit complex structures and properties that make them useful in a wide range of applications.

Since its invention, Kevlar has saved thousands of lives thanks to the synthetic polymer being both incredibly lightweight and incredibly strong. However, Kevlar is far from the last word on ballistic ...

Today, most companies’ gum base is a proprietary blend of synthetic and natural ingredients: If a packet lists “gum base” as an ingredient, that gum most likely contains synthetic polymers. The FDA ...

Join us for this double presentation to learn how the rational design of polymers can be used to both protect our environment and advance human health to solve today’s most pressing scientific and ...

Pollution affects human health and the environment in many ways. Air, water, and land pollution continue to damage ecosystems, with conventional materials—especially plastics—being a primary ...

Polymer-based gene delivery systems represent a promising class of non-viral vectors, offering significant advantages in safety, structural versatility, biodegradability, and the potential for ...