Fast-scanning atomic force microscopy imaging of the molecule at two different time points shows positional shifts along the polymer chain on the left. On the right, the molecular structure of PEG ...

Scientists solve a long-standing block copolymer research conundrum through polymer chain end modifications. The study garners substantial academic attention by achieving tangible manifestations of ...

The rational development of polymeric structures requires a deep understanding at both molecular and macroscopic scales. Several methods are used to analyze the structure of polymers, such as ...

The objective of this course is to develop broad knowledge of the most commonly used techniques for characterizing soft and hard materials, with a strong focus on microscopy techniques. This is a ...

Rheological measurements are among the simplest and most informative ways to discover the dynamics of polymeric fluids and solids. Linear, or small amplitude, rheology gives a “fingerprint” of the ...

Yi Liu (left) and Zongliang Xie fabricate film capacitors from polymers and then evaluate both the polymers and capacitors at the Molecular Foundry. The Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley ...

Responsive polymers and smart materials adapt to stimuli, providing solutions to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and even ...