In 1926, chemist Waldo Semon sought to improve rubber adhesion but accidentally discovered a way to make PVC commercially ...
The plastic hard hat is one of the most recognizable pieces of equipment on any construction site. That’s partly because of safety regulations that require workers to wear them. But it’s also because ...
Scientists have developed a new material that can change from soft and stretchy to hard and rigid after exposure to a catalyst and visible light. Inspired by living things from trees to shellfish, ...
A glass-like plastic resists creasing after 500,000 tight folds, offering a tougher transparent cover material for future ...