Janus nanoparticles, characterised by their dual-faced surface chemistry, have garnered significant attention for their unique ability to mediate interfacial phenomena. Their asymmetry allows them to ...

Japanese researchers have created biodegradable polymer capsules from plant- and lipid-based molecules, offering a ...

Polymer capsules can store functional substances such as drugs and fragrances, making them widely used in functional ...

A laser-programmed strategy to engineer the local stiffness and interfacial properties of textiles enables the direct assembly of standard electronic components onto textiles to create stretchable ...

The researchers also found that the naturally-derived polymer capsules have a stable shelf life of a year and are easily ...