Researchers at IBM’s Almaden lab have discovered a new class of thermoset polymers called polyhexahydrotriazines (PHTs). These materials combine extreme strength and self-healing properties with the ability to be chemically…
MIT chemical engineers have created a new material called 2DPA-1, a two-dimensional polymer that is stronger than steel but as light as plastic. This breakthrough overcomes decades of theoretical hurdles…
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created "glassy gels," a new class of materials that are over 50% liquid yet as strong as hard plastics. These materials can stretch…
