Polymers have gained prominence in applications such as wearable electronics due to their flexibility and lightweight, but ...

Scientists in Spain have reported the first self-healing polymer that spontaneously and independently repairs itself without any intervention. The new material could be used to improve the security ...

Interestingly, this attractive phenomenon only occurs when the D-A-type donor polymer was blended with an insulating material ...

The research overcomes the limitations of existing polymeric conductors and is attracting ... "In particular, it can be used as a life-saving material for those who work in extreme environments ...