Collagen IV provides crucial structural support for cells and tissues, but it’s unstable at body temperature. Researchers now ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an environmentally safer type of plastic that can be used for ...

Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem has taken a small step away from its polluting, oil-based manufacturing by sourcing ...

The hike was less than expected just a few weeks earlier. In mid-June, sources said PP prices could be up as much as 4 cents ...

Two soluble nucleating agents were used to modify the optical properties of nine PP homo- and random copolymers. The ethylene content of the polymers changed between 0 and 5.3 wt %. Chain regularity ...

An experimental rationalization of the structure type encountered in DNA and RNA by systematically investigating the chemical and physical properties of alternative nucleic acids has identified ...

Studies on the NMR methodology for characterizing the structure of polymers and biopolymers based on the understanding of the NMR chemical shift/structure correlation using solution-state and ...

Simon Fraser University (SFU) research is yielding new insights into one of the most perplexing properties of collagen. A ...

A new study published in Engineering reports substantial progress in enhancing the toughness of polypropylene (PP), a popular thermoplastic material.

The gear was paid for with money from the American Rescue Plan Act, the COVID-aid stimulus package passed in 2021. "East Providence tries to lead the way in innovation," said DaSilva. "It brings ...

LyondellBasell (Rotterdam, the Netherlands; www.lyondellbasell.com) today announced that it has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA (Munich, Germany; www.aequita.com) for ...