New insights into the polymer mystique for conducting charges
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 12:20
in Physics & Chemistry
For most of us, a modern lifestyle without polymers is unthinkable… if only we knew what they were. The ordinary hardware-store terms we use for them include "plastics, polyethylene, epoxy resins, paints, adhesives, rubber"—without ever recognizing the physical and chemical structures shared by this highly varied—and talented—family of engineering materials.