Functional polymers are materials which are designed to have specific functions to satisfy modern societal needs. By using special preparation methods or by introducing functional groups or filler ...

Polymers are used in many engineering applications because they are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to process. On their own, however, they often cannot provide enough resistance to ...

A recent article published in the Polymer Journal presented research on enhancing the mechanical properties of gel electrolytes and their application in lithium (Li) secondary batteries. The study ...

Such strategies could enable next-generation functional materials whose lifetime and degradation behavior can be precisely programmed. Potential applications include smart polymer materials, ...