Constructing out-of-equilibrium molecular assemblies that deviate from thermodynamic equilibrium is a central challenge in materials science. While numerous studies have reported the creation of such ...
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New light-controlled material can switch between multiple structures on demand
This research opens the door to a new generation of smart materials – from self-healing surfaces and dynamic sensors to adaptable drug-delivery systems and energy-harvesting technologies – that can ...
Out-of-equilibrium states that deviate from thermodynamic equilibrium are crucial not only for biological systems but also ...
A polymer with a 2D molecular structure stacks into tightly packed layers — forming films of nanoscale thicknesses that are nearly impermeable to gases and moisture. Polymers are attractive barrier ...
A surprising discovery about how water behaves on one of the world's thinnest 2D materials could lead to major technological ...
Gas-impermeable polymer film promises durable coatings for electronics, infrastructure and packaging
MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and ...
Because it's nearly impermeable to gases, the polymer coating could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure, and more. (Nanowerk News) MIT researchers have developed a lightweight ...
MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and ...
MIT researchers tested the gas permeability of their new polymer films by suspending them over microwells to form bubbles. Some bubbles from 2021 experiments are still inflated. This optical ...
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