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Chemists design extra-sticky adhesives that degrade on command
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (758+ words) One team of Virginia Tech chemists developed a fully recyclable tape. Another team designed an adhesive stronger than duct tape that degrades on command. Working together, they are setting a new standard for sustainable, usable adhesives. A good adhesive is…...
Scientists turn one of the world's most hated plastics into premium lubricant
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (676+ words) Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is among the most common plastics on the planet but also one of the hardest to recycle responsibly. In a new study in Nature, scientists describe a method to strip chlorine from PVC and convert the…...
Materials science meets bluegrass: A day in the life
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) From mechanical engineering at Clemson to graduate school at Virginia Tech, making a big transition isn't easy. Join Jason Birsic, a first-year graduate student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, as he takes you through a packed day…...
The rope broke first: Inside a surprising adhesive discovery
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (101+ words) What began as a student-led research project in a polymer chemistry lab led to an unexpected discovery. While experimenting with bottlebrush polymers, researchers realized the material behaved differently. After putting it to the test, the results were striking. The material…...
Building better materials, one polymer at a time
3+ mon, 5+ hour ago (530+ words) As a fundamental chemist, Assistant Professor Adrian Figg works with polymers — the building blocks of many of the world’s materials. His research group focuses on developing methods to make polymers more precise — a challenge few take on because of its…...
Finding function in imperfect molecular matches
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (370+ words) What happens when a scientific problem seems too complex to solve precisely, yet understanding it could reshape how researchers design new materials and medicines? For decades, much of the polymer science community has relied on a “good enough” approach to…...
Michael Hochella elected to National Academy of Sciences | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (437+ words) Newly elected scientist is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the College of Science’s Department of Geosciences. Michael Hochella '75, M.S. '77, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was elected Tuesday, May 5, as a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Hochella is among…...
Creating a renewable adhesive from bio-based materials
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (127+ words) The search feature within the content management system themes has options for searching the site you are currently on (default), searching all Virginia Tech websites, or searching for people directory information. Search results will appear in the All tab for…...
Critical minerals separation pilot plant partnership
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (127+ words) The search feature within the content management system themes has options for searching the site you are currently on (default), searching all Virginia Tech websites, or searching for people directory information. Search results will appear in the All tab for…...