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- A Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite Car Fender as a BatteryImagine the roof of your car or the case of a tablet computer as the battery that powers the device. Kind of boggles the mind...
- Stretching Molecules with Magnets: Scientists Measure Elasticity of PolymersScientists from the University of California have developed a method of analyzing the amount of stretch that various plastic molecules possess. This data can be used as a baseline against which other polymers can be measured.
Are Biodegradeable Cars in Our Future?Recycled car parts are no myth, but a fully recyclable car? What may seem the stuff of science fiction may not be so far off as expected.- New Plastic Liquefies Under UV Light but Then ResolidifiesResearchers have developed a new type of polymer which changes it’s phase (liquid, solid) when exposed to UV light. This will lead to easily repaired car coatings and many more innovations.
- Monomers & PolymersMonomers and polymers are more easily understood when the prefixes of the words are broken down and the meanings applied.
Polymeric Gel Materials that Change ColorDevelopment of plastic materials which respond to stimuli such as heat and pressure are always a challenging task for chemists. This article discusses a success along this front.- New Plastics for Gas SeparationThis article discusses new research from Japan which incorporates bulky substituents into polymeric films to increase gas permeability.
- Detecting Explosives: Fluorescent Polymers for Peroxide AnalysisThis article discusses a new boron-containing plastic which can be used to detect various high explosives.
Electronic Paper: Layers of Oxidized Poly(thiophene) Switch from Black to WhiteThis article takes a look at new reports from the University of Florida which describe a new type of electronic paper.- The Beginner's Guide to Introductory Biology: The Four Building Blocks of LifeOnce one understands the four building blocks of life, and has a solid understand of the nucleotide and DNA Replication, Biology will be better understood, and the underlying basis of Biology will be known.
How to Get Rid of Cigarette Burns on a Cast Polymer Bathroom SinkIt is possible to get rid of cigarette burns on a cast polymer bathroom sink using this easy and affordable method.- Polymer or Wood Crown MoldingBenefits and disadvantages of polymer and wood crown molding. Knowing the facts will help in your decision of which crown molding is best for your home.
- Polymer Molding Compared to Wood Crown MoldingHere are some differences and similarities between wood crown molding and polymer molding.
- Polymer Plastic Molding Vs Wood Crown MoldingHere is a brief guide discussing the pros and cons of polymer plastic molding and wood crown molding.
- Polymer Vision Readius ReviewA review of the pocket ebook reader, Readius.
- How to Repair a Scratched Sunglasses LensPolymer-based scratch repair solutions seem to work better for some people. Why don't they work for everyone?
- Fun Science Recipe: Super Putty Polymerrecipe and guide to making a putty like Silly Putty. Safe, inexpensive, fun and easy to make and clean up.
- Researchers Create a New, Fire-Proof PlasticRecently, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a synthetic polymer that doesn't burn, which is a giant breakthrough in the plastics industry.
- Father's Day Crafts: How to Make a Photo Paper WeightI recommend saving this Father's Day craft project for kids at least 9 to 10 years of age or older. Younger children can accomplish this easy craft, but may need some supervision.
- New Car: Keep it Ding-FreeThree sure ways to significantly reduce your chances of car door-dings.
1.Buy a ding-less car 2.Use spacious parking lots and 3.Know your door sizes
Don't laugh - it's true! - Scientists Develop Colored Materials by Manipulating Colorless Block CopolymersScientists have produced highly-colored plastics that are prepared from colorless materials. The optical effect is a result of the chemical properties of the plastic.
The Cells & Matrix of the BoneThe cells within the bones all play a critical role to the survival of the human body. Each cell serves a unique purpose within the skeletal system.- Compon of Artificial IceLearn the scientific side of artificial ice. You will find out its components, and helps them to form the "ice."
- Dangers in PlasticsPlastics are mostly helpful and play a major role in medicine. However, some plastics have poisons that can harm human health.
- What is GRFC and Why Are so Many Builders and Designers Using It?Glass fiber reinforced concrete is an engineered material that contains cement, polymers, and glass fibers that are ingrained in the cementious matrix. The GFRC properties are influenced by the glass contents, mix design, and production process.
- Why Are Contractors, Architects and Designers Going with GFRC?There are plenty of reasons you should consider using GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) when considering a material that is light, strong, weather resistant, attractive and fire retardant material is required.
- The Pros of Plastic FurnitureFrom water bottles to car panels, plastic has a variety of uses. One area of plastic production that has become more prevalent is the manufacturing of plastic outdoor furniture.
Batteries Made from Paper: Ultrathin, Low-Cost Energy SourcesThis article takes a look at news from Sweden, detailing a radical new battery design.
"Armorproof Custard": Stopping Bullets with Non-Newtonian FluidsThis article discusses new developments for armorproof vests: polymeric fluids.
How Urethane Differs from PolyurethanePolyurethane paints and varnishes are not made of urethane, but of polyurethane. What's the difference?- Plastics that Conduct Electricity and Even Glow: Part One of ThreeOrganic semiconductors are poised to seize the market for many applications. In this three part article, I bring the chemistry down to an everyday level, and give concrete examples of how this awesome technology is used.
- Plastics that Conduct Electricity and Even Glow: Part Three of ThreeIn this final installment of this three-part series, I give modern-day examples of how these materials are already being used to benefit society.
- Cement Rendering for BeginnersWhen cement is combined with other materials, it makes a medium that is suitable for covering external walls in a decorative fashion.
- Plastic Conveyor BeltsPlastic conveyor belts make your entire operation more flexible in the things it can accomplish.
Polyglycolic Acid - Its Structure, Formation, and Use in Dissolvable SuturesPolyglycolic acid is a strong polyester with moisture susceptibility. Thus, it is useful in the manufacture of dissolvable sutures. We will discuss the structures of glycolic acid, polyglycolide, and polyglycolic acid, plus their importance.
Cubane - the Chemistry Curio Series: Explosives, Medicines, PolymersThe first of the Chemistry Curio Series. Cubane, a cubic compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen, is a very curious substance, indeed. Having no practical purpose in view, it was first prepared in 1964.- FlickerA poem about thought and the nature of reality.
- How $20.00 Can Protect a Large Investment on Your PropertyOne of the largest investments on your property is the concrete driveway. Removing and replacing a driveway can easily cost over $3,000.00. There is a flaw in the concrete business and many concrete contractors don't even know about it.
- Understanding the Safety of Kitchen PlasticsUnderstanding the dangers of using plastics in our everyday life.
