Soft gel nails are similar to old school press-on nails —the shape of the nail comes pre-made and is meant to cover your own ...

“What’s more, once the material has been stretched ... which allows it to be stretchable like a gel. However, the ions in the solvent are strongly attracted to the polymer, which prevents ...

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 ...

Most people ditched hard, durable contact lenses years ago in favor of gel-based options for pretty ... State University have created a new material class combining some of the best properties ...

In addition, the surface of the glassy gels is highly adhesive, which is unusual for hard materials.” Making a glassy gel Just like a regular polymer gel, glassy gels are made by adding liquid to a ...

(Courtesy: Meixiang Wang, NC State University) A new class of materials known as “glassy gels” could find ... between the chains of molecules forming the polymer, allowing the gel to extend easily but ...

When choosing the ideal toe separator, Alvarez says you want to opt for soft and flexible materials like silicone or gel that are comfortable and hypoallergenic. “Ensure the size and ...

Research Director (2017–2022), Advanced Photonics Area: "Dynamic Photonic Crystals with an Extremely High Content of Water" Research Director (2022–2027), Precise Arrangement Toward Functionality Area ...

Living cells infused into the material can, theoretically, grow through the gel until an entire piece of tissue forms. But to grow well, cells need to interact with one another. Unfortunately ...