Scientists have come up with a new technique to evaluate the mechanical forces generated in polymer crystallization as they cool down from their molten state. They used small, fluorescent molecules to ...

Lamellar patterns with periodicities from several tens to hundreds of nanometers were created by directional solidification and epitaxial crystallization of blends of ...

In the context of polymer crystallization there are several still open and often controversially debated questions. The present volume addresses issues such as novel general views and concepts which ...

X-ray diffraction structure of the King group’s 2-D polymer. Inset shows a section of the polymer crystal lattice built from six monomers.. Credit: Nature Chemistry Two teams have combined organic ...

An integrated pilot plant tests heteronucleation and continuous crystallization. Continuous processing is attracting attention in the manufacture of both small-molecule drugs and biopharmaceuticals.

Research groups supported by industry tackle the challenges of continuous crystallization and process analytical technology. Continuous processing is attracting attention in the manufacture of both ...

The intricate shapes of snowflakes have long fascinated scientists, but water isn’t the only fluid that freezes into elaborate crystal structures. Polymers and metal alloys do the same. Now, ...

From snowflakes to quartz, nature’s crystalline structures form with a reliable, systemic symmetry. Researchers at Drexel University, who study the formation of crystalline materials, have shown that ...

Researchers have made new discoveries on the effects of temperature on sustainable polymers. Their findings may help the industry to produce plastics that are better for the environment. Researchers ...

Dublin, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP) 2025 Global Market Review and Forecast to 2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report is ...

In modern times, manufacturers produce highly specialized materials for a wide array of uses, called polymers. Polymers have a variety of purposes owing to their versatile properties, ranging from ...