Polymers – Page 21
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OpinionPlaying with water
Tom Waller discusses the science and technology that can help make the difference between swimming and winning
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PodcastEthylene glycol
From polyester fibres to antifreeze, this little molecule makes it all possible
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NewsLight-sensitive shape-shifters are swell gels
Chemists mimic the natural shape-shifting abilities of biological tissues using a half-tone printing technique on a polymer
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Careers
Chew's life
Revolymer’s expertise in polymer chemistry has brought non-stick, biodegradable chewing gum to the mass market
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FeatureMetallic plastic
Metal-containing polymers stand to benefit from the mechanical properties of polymers and the chemical properties of metals. Tom Westgate finds that recent advances in design and synthesis make these materials far more than mere chemical curiosities