What if a complex material could reshape itself in response to a simple chemical signal? A team of physicists from the ...

Ionic liquids (ILs) are a class of molten salts with a collection of exciting properties, which have been employed for ...

Researchers develop a recyclable sulfur-based polymer that enables 4D printing of soft robots with programmable shape changes ...

Ionic liquids (ILs) are a class of molten salts with a collection of exciting properties, which have been employed for wide-ranging applications ...

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Mustard is the key to a vinaigrette that doesn’t break, thanks to its natural emulsifiers that bind oil and vinegar into a stable suspension. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking vigorously to create ...

Fatty esters exhibit molecular flexibility and polarity that enhance their interaction with metal surfaces, reducing wear and tear in refrigeration compressors. Their chemical structure can be ...

Threads or ropes can easily be used for braiding, knotting, and weaving. In chemistry, however, processing molecular strands ...

Explore the fascinating world of viscosity,a core concept in fluid mechanics that describes a fluid's resistance to flow.

One chemistry tweak made mRNA vaccines dramatically safer and more effective—unlocking new potential for fighting disease.

We present a molecular design of a preprogrammed supermolecule that can stabilize frustrated molecular organization of an isotropic liquid-crystalline phase. The tapered amphiphilic compound ...

Apart from carrying the information to encode proteins in, RNA molecules can adopt intricate 2D and 3D structures.