Polymers

The Evolution of Production Techniques in Modern Materials

The landscape of manufacturing and materials science has undergone significant transformations in recent decades. This evolution reflects advancements in technology, a better understanding of materials, and the ever-growing demands of various industries. One of the most notable shifts has been in the production techniques of modern materials, particularly polymers, which play a crucial role in

By |2024-10-15T16:27:36-04:00October 15th, 2024|Guest Columns|

MIT Engineers Create New Material Stronger Than Steel As Light As Plastic

BOSTON - Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic, and can be easily manufactured in large quantities. The new material is a two-dimensional polymer that self-assembles into sheets, unlike all other polymers, which form one-dimensional, spaghetti-like chains. Until now, scientists had

By |2022-02-08T17:17:34-05:00February 8th, 2022|Science|