While molecules with a single cavity have been extensively studied in solution, the solution state functions of polycavity ...

Whether for separation processes, photovoltaics, catalysis, or electronics, porous polymer membranes are needed in many fields. Membranes with micropores that switch between different shapes and ...

This approach offers a novel framework for assessing microstructure−property relationships in polymer-based porous materials, paving a way for the development of advanced materials ...

Sarin (isopropyl methyl fluorophosphonate) is an organophosphorus nerve agent regulated by the Convention on the Banning of ...

Synthetic organic polymers are typically insoluble polycrystalline or amorphous products rather than single crystals. The direct synthesis of single-crystal porous polymers remains a challenge in ...

Taking that approach with molecule-sized tools, researchers made and evaluated a library of related but chemically diverse porous polymers in search of a membrane for high-voltage lithium batteries.

A group of researchers from Tohoku University developed a method for synthesizing a special type of polymer that has applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions - a major concern amidst a ...

Optical transformation: porous polymer coatings switch from white to translucent when wetted and can be put in frames to make panels for light and temperature control of buildings. (Courtesy: ...

Our work demonstrates exceptional molecule recognition and separation performance by deliberately organizing the pore geometry, structural flexibility, and molecular-level binding sites within a ...