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Everyday polymers that are considered 'safe' release harmful toxins
A new study reveals that polymers, once thought to be harmless due to their large size, may degrade into toxic chemicals over ...
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The uses of polymers
It then goes on to describe what a smart polymer is, before focusing on one type of superabsorbent, hydrogel. It gives an interesting example of how this product, which is used in nappies ...
A chemical 'trojan horse': Polymers used in everyday products can degrade into toxic chemicals, study finds
The scientific community has long believed that polymers—very large molecules—are too big to migrate out of products into ...
New Research Exposes Shocking Health Risks of Chemicals Found in Popular Everyday Products
Everyday products contain unregulated toxic chemicals. For years, the scientific community has assumed that polymers—large ...
University of Akron awarded $660K for polymer research
WASHINGTON, D. C. - The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Akron $660,421 to fund a program that ...
A new way to engineer composite materials: Polymer design combines strength with reversibility
Composite adhesives like epoxy resins are excellent tools for joining and filling materials including wood, metal, and ...
BBC1y
The uses of polymers
It then goes on to describe what a smart polymer is, before focusing on one type of superabsorbent, hydrogel. It gives an interesting example of how this product, which is used in nappies ...