Recent advances in synthetic polypeptide and polymer chemistry have transformed the landscape of biomaterials by combining the precision of organic synthesis with the versatile functionalities of ...
A new polymer has unusual properties: it is very stable, lightweight, can be flexible and can kill viruses. It is also easy to produce. The properties of the newly developed material are similar to ...
Since its invention, Kevlar has saved thousands of lives thanks to the synthetic polymer being both incredibly lightweight and incredibly strong. However, Kevlar is far from the last word on ballistic ...