Cooling gel mattress toppers are often infused with polymer gel, a material used to wick away heat. This type of topper is popular with people who overheat while sleeping, and are often used as a way ...

A new recipe, or design guidelines, for a self-strengthening muscle-like hydrogel has been developed through strategic integration of computational, information, and experimental research. The ...

The gel may be applicable as an improved therapy for early-stage prostate cancer, for example. In this application, the polymer solution would be mixed with a medical isotope or chemotherapy drug, ...

Polymer gel dosimetry has emerged as a vital technique in modern radiotherapy by enabling three‐dimensional mapping of complex dose distributions. This technology relies on the radiation-induced ...

For many people with diabetes, managing their blood sugar levels requires daily insulin shots — but now, scientists have invented a new polymer-based gel that can deliver insulin through the skin ...

Polymer gels have emerged as a pivotal technology in the optimisation of oil recovery and water management, offering enhanced reservoir conformance control and improved fluid diversion. These ...

A research team has succeeded in developing a non-flammable gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) that is set to revolutionize the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by mitigating the risks of thermal ...

Vasalgel is a form of male birth control that blocks sperm from exiting the penis. A form of male birth control called Vasalgel, which works by injecting a polymer gel into the vas deferens, is being ...

A recent article published in the Polymer Journal presented research on enhancing the mechanical properties of gel electrolytes and their application in lithium (Li) secondary batteries. The study ...

As global energy demands surge and environmental concerns intensify, the quest for safe, high-performance, and sustainable energy storage devices has become urgent. Traditional liquid ...