Researchers developed bPDMS@Fe, a self-healing silicone elastomer that adheres strongly to tissue and other surfaces, then weakens under UV light for controlled removal. In mice, a nine-channel cortical electrode using the material recorded seizure-related brain activity on days 7 and 14, while separate histology experiments tracked tissue responses through day 28.
With second-generation Universal PCR TPEs, KRAIBURG TPE is enabling brand manufacturers to increase the use of post-consumer recyclates in consumer and industry applications.
Researchers developed a photocrosslinked PLCL-PEG-PLCL elastomer containing 2 wt% graphene that elongated by 163% before breaking and heated from 24.2 °C to 50.6 °C within 60 seconds under near-infrared light. The study also showed that network composition influenced elasticity, hydrolytic degradation, and structural failure, suggesting potential uses in flexible and wearable materials.
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows the printing of whole objects and controls the temperature of the chemical reaction to stabilize the process.
Innovative heat-based techniques convert PET waste into supercapacitor components, enhancing energy storage with sustainable, high-performance solutions.
Materials scientists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a method for creating natural rubber that significantly increases its resistance to cracking even after numerous cycles of use while maintaining its essential qualities of stretchiness and durability, according to a study published in Nature Sustainability.
Researchers combined core-shell rubber particles with ZnO nanoparticles to develop tougher, more heat-resistant epoxy adhesives—confirmed through tensile tests, microscopy, and AI prediction models.
In a recent article, researchers explored Lamb wave-based analysis for detecting interfacial debonding defects in CFRP-rubber structures. The study demonstrated that the debonding evaluation factor (DEF) can effectively quantify damage, offering potential for integration into structural health monitoring with minimal operational complexity.
In an article published in Giant, researchers introduced dynamic boronic ester bonds into liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), making them reprogrammable. The study explores the effects of printing parameters and boronic bond content on the actuation and reprogramming of LCEs.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists ingeniously created a sustainable, soft material by combining rubber with woody reinforcements and incorporating "smart" linkages between the components that unlock on demand.
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