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Heat-based stabilization of a conductive polymer simplifies bioelectronics fabrication
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Heat-based stabilization of a conductive polymer simplifies bioelectronics fabrication

Overview of the heat treatment process, demonstrated with a screen printed PEDOT:PSS pattern on fabric that remains stable after washing in detergent. Credit:...

‘One-pot’ technique creates inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes simultaneously
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‘One-pot’ technique creates inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes simultaneously

A new paper from the lab of Asst. Prof. Chibueze Amanchukwu (left) of the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, including first author...

Ultrathin polymer layer boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26.39%
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Ultrathin polymer layer boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26.39%

Ion-blocking effect of the D18 membrane. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-55329-0 A team of solar engineers at Huaqiao University, working with a...

Low-cost polymer boosts high-density data storage performance and sustainability
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Low-cost polymer boosts high-density data storage performance and sustainability

A) Erasing and re-writing demonstration on 50-poly(S-r-DCPD). B) Erasing indentations in 50-poly(S-r-DCPD) required heating to at least 170°C. C) Heating also erased indents...