In this review article, we discuss the synthesis and dynamic nature of macromolecular systems that have mechanically linked polymer chains capable of undergoing a topology transformation driven by a ...

In designing functional organic materials with desired properties, spatial arrangement control of constituent molecules is an important factor because molecules in a regulated assembly often indicate ...

Nomination Period Extended: Due to the impacts of the federal government shutdown on many of our members, we have extended the nomination period for the 2027 National Awards until December 15 at 11:59 ...

"UMass Lowell is among the nation's leading centers for plastics technology, and its Plastics Engineering program...is helping to push new boundaries of how these versatile materials are used, ...

Molecules are compounds that are made of more than one type of atom. An example of a small molecule is water--it contains three atoms--two of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Polymers are very large ...

It is often possible to separate the reinforcement from the matrix by physical processes. For example, reinforced concrete can be broken up using machinery. This is one stage in recycling the ...