In a recent study published in Polymers, researchers synthesized and evaluated a silver and polyurethane nanocomposite surface coating material that exhibits antiviral activity against severe acute ...

Polymer-nanoparticle composites are used in batteries, construction materials, nonstick coatings, and electronic and medical devices. But making them requires multiple steps or a lot of heat and ...

Nanoparticle dynamics in polymer solutions and composites represent a rapidly evolving field, bridging fundamental physics and cutting‐edge applications. Recent studies have elucidated how the ...

In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers introduced a novel composite material, combining laser-induced graphene (LIG) with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), synthesized through an ...

For decades, nanoparticles have been introduced into polymerizable resins to form composites that combine the desired physical and mechanical properties of the constituent phases. However, the ...

Copper nanoparticles from beetroot extract enhance antimicrobial properties in polymer composites, offering a sustainable ...

(Nanowerk News) Plant components that bend, roll or twist in response to external stimuli such as temperature or moisture are fairly commonplace in nature and often play a role in the dispersal of ...

Nacre, the iridescent material that mollusks make to line their shells and coat their pearls, is exceptionally tough. Inspired by nacre’s microscopic structure, researchers have now made a composite ...

Cobalt nanoparticle-decorated carbon materials are hybrid catalysts that combine the catalytic activity of cobalt with the structure and conductivity of carbon supports. These materials offer improved ...