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Tag: polymersA Simpler Route to Plastic Solar Cells A new method will reduce the cost and complexity of manufacturing. Teaching an Old Polymer Memory Tricks A polymer takes on four shapes depending on the temperature. Catalysts for Plastic Recycling Chemical process can recycle PET bottles at lower temperatures. A New Way to Break Ultra-Strong Chemical Bonds Cornell advance could be a first step to low-energy industrial chemical production. A new polymer simplifies organic circuits. Higher-Performance Plastic Electronics A new way of printing organic electronics is more reliable and yields higher performance. A startup company is developing contact lenses that deliver medications directly to the eye. Researchers make cells with near-perfect internal efficiency. The first mechanically activated catalyst might be used in self-healing materials. A startup says its solid polymer electrolytes will mean cheaper, more-reliable batteries. Organic x-ray panels could bring down the cost of medical imaging. Implant Makes Cells Kill Cancer A polymer device trains immune cells to shrink tumors. A new fuel cell uses a cheap nickel catalyst. A paint additive will protect cars, bridges, and ships from corrosion. Artificial antibodies could be used in cheap, field-ready toxin sensors. |
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