Polymer

New design rules allow ribosomes to create advanced materials

Researchers have formulated design rules that guide how ribosomes can incorporate new kinds of monomers to produce synthetic polymers

Complex shape-shifting lattices composed of multiple elastomeric materials can grow or shrink in response to changes in temperature

A new type of micromotor controlled by ultrasound and magnets could provide a powerful tool for advanced biomedical research

New technique for 3D printing of soft materials with additive manufacturing

Adding spider silk protein to wood cellulose nanofibrils makes tougher, but flexible composite

Mechanically-triggered origami-inspired approach creates complex three-dimensional structures for biomedicine, electronics or robotics

Researchers have demonstrated self-folding, biocompatible 3D structures

Wires coated with magnetic materials and hydrogel can be guided through arteries by magnetic fields

Researchers have created an artificial scaffold that mimics the native small intestinal architecture, complete with villi