Functional Materials Weekly Report May 18, 2026

Flexible Piezoelectric Sensors Enable Real-Time Monitoring and Self-Powering for Wearable and Medical Devices, Overcoming Traditional Battery Limitations

Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos, and BASF Partner to Transform End-of-Life Tires into Recycled Materials, Advancing Circular Economy

Syensqo Supplies Advanced Composites to US Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne, Delivering Lightweighting, Durability, and Thermal Resistance

Ultra-Low-Power Design and Energy Harvesting for Smart Rings: Optimizing Battery Life in Medical Wearables via Thermoelectric and Piezoelectric Technologies

LG Electronics Strengthens Global Supply Chain for Advanced Antimicrobial Materials with New 2,000-Ton Annual Production Line in Vietnam

Argonne National Laboratory Accelerates Solid-State Battery Material Discovery, Identifying Ultrathin Magnesium Oxide Coatings as Promising Electrolyte Protectors

Stony Brook University and SWFT Labs Expand Partnership to Industrialize Sustainable Cellulose Nanomaterials as Plastic and Petroleum-Based Material Alternatives

Toray Composite Materials America Launches 3960-FC, a Fast-Cure Composite Material Reducing Aerospace and Defense Part Cure Time by Up to 45%