Electroactive polymers, characterised by their ability to alter physical and electronic properties under an applied electrical stimulus, have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage, ...

SCHATTDORF, Switzerland—Datwyler Holding Inc. has strengthened its innovative polymer capabilities with the acquisition of Swiss startup CT Systems S.R.L. A spin-off of the Swiss Federal Laboratories ...

Electroactive polymer complexes integrate transition-metal centres and conjugated organic ligands within a macromolecular framework to deliver reversible redox activity and electronic conductivity.

This electroactive polymer hydrogel “learned” to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al. “Our research shows that even very simple materials can exhibit complex, adaptive ...

Soft actuators—materials that change shape in response to stimuli—are considered the foundation of the next generation of robots. These materials, which can bend, twist, contract, and expand, promise ...

A research team based in China and the United States has developed electroactive polymer zwitterions to modify zinc oxide interlayers in organic solar cells. Their work was found to passivate defects ...

"It's electroactive and has ionic conductivity capability, which is more similar to what we have in our bodies," Ameer said. To demonstrate the efficacy of this electroactive scaffold in bladder ...

As electronic devices continue to become more compact, flexible, and wearable, materials suppliers are coming under increased pressure to surpass traditional limitations. From foldable displays and ...