gels

Research has major implications for polymer engineering and provides insight into natural soft materials

Nanoparticle gel unites oil and water in manufacturing-friendly approach that could be used in products for water filtration, smart windows, and more

Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as "ink" to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing

Thermal insulation for miniature components—printed in 3D

Duke University researchers say they've created an experimental gel in the lab that's the first to match the strength and durability of real cartilage

New research shows how clustered particles determine elasticity of some gels

The low-cost sensor is about the size of a button-cell watch battery

World's first PET aerogels cut plastic waste and are suitable for heat and sound insulation, oil spill cleaning, and carbon dioxide absorption

Ideal for isolating plasma in small animal studies

Researchers demonstrated an ion gel that quickly heals on its own without any external stimuli at room temperature