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Vor 2 Tagen · The world's first fully synthetic plastic was Bakelite, invented in New York in 1907 by Leo Baekeland, who coined the term plastics. Many chemists have contributed to the materials science of plastics, including Nobel laureate Hermann Staudinger , who has been called "the father of polymer chemistry ," and Herman Mark , known as "the ...
Vor 3 Tagen · Plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped. This property of plasticity, often found in combination with other special properties such as low density, low electrical conductivity, transparency, and toughness, allows plastics to be made into a great variety of products.
24. Apr. 2024 · Mismanaged waste is plastic that isn’t recycled or disposed of in a well-managed landfill or incinerator, but rather ends up loose in the environment or burned in an open pit. Annual production ...
25. Apr. 2024 · In 2011, Scientific American published “A Brief History of Plastic’s Conquest of the World,” which includes excerpts from Susan Freinkel’s book, “Plastic: A Toxic Love Story.” According to the article, lab-created plastics have shaped a way of life in the post-World War II world.
Vor 3 Tagen · Join us on a journey through the fascinating history of plastic, from its revolutionary invention to its pervasive presence in our modern world. In this vide...
Vor 3 Tagen · In 1907 the invention of Bakelite brought about a revolution in materials by introducing truly synthetic plastic resins into world commerce. By the end of the 20th century, plastics had been found to be persistent polluters of many environmental niches, from Mount Everest to the bottom of the sea.
19. Apr. 2024 · More than 10,000 chemicals are present in plastics 2, including carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Plastics find their way into the human body in the form of tiny particles called...
