Researchers in the US have designed a sustainable polymer gel that can harvest large quantities of water from the surrounding air, even in low-humidity conditions. Created by Youhong Guo and ...

Researchers have developed a new technique for creating devices out of a water-based hydrogel material that can be patterned, folded and used to manipulate objects. The technique holds promise for ...

“The Kansas Arbuckle Formation: Performance Evaluation and Lessons Learned from More Than 200 Polymer-Gel Water-Shutoff Treatments,” Paper No. SPE 94096, SPE Production and Operations ...

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using ...

Currently, the intrinsic functionalization of bio-inspired soft robots is based on elastomeric materials such as silica gel, which requires introducing bulky components and extensive processing ...

Finally, the team propose integrating a bio-based material from soybean oil into the base polymer, taking a further step toward environmentally friendly, recyclable bonding systems. Reference: ...

NEWARK, Del, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global polymer emulsion market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 28,506.7 million in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.1% ...

A research team has developed a reversible, water-based glue that has good adhesion in the neutral pH range, but can be detached again in strongly acidic or alkaline environments. As the team writes ...