Thermo-responsive polymeric metamaterials have become indispensable because of their
wide applications to human-machine interaction, soft robots, wearable devices …

Utilizing X-ray reflectivity and infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (IR-RAS), we have
investigated the thermal expansion and contraction of ultrathin polyvinylphenol (PVPh) films …

In the early 1960s, scientists achieved the breakthroughs in the fields of solid surfaces and
artificial layered structures. The advancement of surface science has been supported by the …

In this paper, we report detailed experimental observations of unusual changes in the
thickness of solid poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM) ultrathin films, which are well …

The experimental observation of an unusual thickness change in polyvinyl acetate (PVAc)
thin films during the temperature cycle across the glass transition temperature (T g,~ 31° C) …

Confectionery ingredients are expected to enhance the medication adherence of pediatric
patients taking bitter-tasting drugs when adequate pediatric medicines are not available in …

The present paper reports successful preparation of one-amide thin films from Nylon-6
granules, despite the fact that the shaping process of Nylon-6 has been considered …

The revolution of the analysis technique would be one of the most activity engine for the
materials science, especially the development of the in-operando analysis technique. With …

X-ray analysis has made remarkable progress over the 120 years since the early 20th
century. At every critical turning point in its history, researchers in X-ray analysis and the …