Polymers Spontaneously Develop Chirality in Breakthrough Discovery, Opening Path to Bio-Inspired Electronics
A surprising discovery reveals that conjugated polymers can spontaneously twist into chiral shapes, a phenomenon overlooked for decades. This breakthrough could lead to more energy-efficient electronic devices mimicking natural systems.
Unexpected Chirality Discovery in Common Polymers
Researchers have discovered that many conjugated polymers, long considered structurally symmetrical, can spontaneously develop chirality according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The finding, which surprised the scientific community, could enable development of more efficient electronics inspired by natural systems.