A gecko-inspired slip-resistant polymer could be incorporated into shoe soles to prevent people slipping on ice and other ...

Researchers from the University of Minho in Portugal started with silicone rubber polymer and added zirconia nanoparticles to make the material attract water molecules. After they rolled the composite ...

Slips and falls account for millions of injuries each year. Researchers in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces took ...

Unlike regular fabric socks, silicone socks function like a snug silicone glove for your feet. To use them, simply wash your feet thoroughly, slip on the socks, and leave them on for 15–30 ...