Penn State scientists create elastic gel-like plastic that conducts electricity using salts and tiny fiber networks for flexible electronics.

Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree, is a large, fast-growing tree native to the Americas. The tree is known for its wide use in woodworking, due to its softness and its high strength ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global specialty plastic films market is expected to post a CAGR of over 6% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. A key ...

Recycle that wrap! Plastic film wrap that is, because it can be recycled with plastic grocery store bags. I have received numerous questions regarding what to do with plastic bags and film wrap after ...

Materials scientists often turn to the plant kingdom for ideas on how to design surfaces that trap or repel water. Some have mimicked the surfaces of rose petals to engineer nanoscale patterns that ...