Elastic polymers, or elastomers, are desirable materials because they can repeatedly de-form and re-form. But this softness often comes at the expense of mechanical strength, which the materials need ...

Physicists from the University of Basel have developed a new method to examine the elasticity and binding properties of DNA molecules on a surface at extremely low temperatures. With a combination of ...

"A new combination of materials allows state-of-the-art operating controls with elastic circuits." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2016 / 04 / 160415081847.htm (accessed October 20, ...

Simulate the processes required to develop specific materials microstructures and properties. Develop skills and competencies in computational modeling and simulation. Simulate microstructural ...

Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask ...

A new material design could reduce pollution where the rubber meets the road. Strategically adding weak points along microscopic chains called polymers actually makes them harder to tear, researchers ...

Introduction Balloons are fun and come in a variety of sizes, colors and forms that make them well suited for decorations, water play, modeling and other creative activities. But balloons also have ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Graphene is nature's thinnest elastic material and displays exceptional mechanical and electronic properties. Its one-atom thickness, planar geometry, high current-carrying capacity ...