Understanding the microscopic mechanism of the transition of glass remains one of the most
challenging topics in Condensed Matter Physics. What controls the sharp slowing down of …

Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) are important materials that are widely used in many
current technologies and potentially have broader applications in the future due to their …

Understanding microscopic parameters that control steepness of the temperature variations
of segmental relaxation (fragility) and the glass transition phenomenon remains a challenge …

A new metallic glass, which was created by vapour deposition at an appropriately high
substrate temperature, shows exceptional thermal stability, and enhanced glass transition …

Polymerized ionic liquids (PolyILs) are promising candidates for energy storage and
electrochemical devices applications. Understanding their ionic transport mechanism is the …

The unique properties of ionic liquids (ILs) have made them promising candidates for
electrochemical applications. Polymerization of the corresponding ILs results in a new class …

We investigate the impact of nanoparticles (NP) on the fragility and cooperative stringlike
motion in a model glass-forming polymer melt by molecular dynamics simulation. The NP …

We present detailed studies of the relationship between ionic conductivity and segmental
relaxation in polymer electrolytes. The analysis shows that the ionic conductivity can be …

The development of solid-state polymer electrolytes with high lithium conductivity is crucial
for improving lithium-ion battery performance and ameliorating the safety challenges …

Continued progress in understanding the relaxations and mechanical performance of
covalent adaptable networks (CANs) will lead to the further adoption of these unique …