Gels are comprised of polymer networks swelled by some interstitial solvent. They are under wide investigation by material scientists and engineers for their broad applicability in fields ranging from ...

For decades, scientists have searched for clues to how life first emerged on Earth. Many theories focus on simple molecules reacting in water or on fragile protocells drifting in ancient seas. A new ...

The measurement of gels and film properties is of widespread interest in the manufacture of food, packaging, pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic products. Gel strength, elasticity and rupture force ...

Abby Grosskopf, a fourth-year chemical engineering Ph.D. student studying complex biomaterial systems for drug delivery, bioprinting and more, recently found herself in an argument with a staff member ...

The skincare industry is undergoing a transformation, with advancements in moisturizer formulations challenging long-standing traditions. Gone are the days when creams were the only option for deep ...