All Polymers articles
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Exhibition chemistryMake water ‘disappear’ with a superabsorbent polymer
Use just sodium polyacrylate, water and table salt to amaze learners and show how chemists modify materials for their purposes
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Job profilePeptide chemistry apprentice
Christina uses chemistry to make medicines work better and help more people.
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NewsSustainable foam can remove 99.9% of microplastics
Could squid shells and cotton hold the key to cleaning up microplastic pollution?
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NewsPorous polymer promises to combat climate crisis
This cutting-edge research is the perfect context for teaching your 14–16 learners about tackling climate change
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CPDHow to teach polymers at post-16
Teaching strategies and resources to help learners master polymers and overcome misconceptions
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ResourceAddition polymerisation | Review my learning worksheets | 14–16 years
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions with this set of worksheets offering three levels of support
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Exhibition chemistryIllustrate polymer properties with a self-siphoning solution
Demonstrate the tubeless siphon with poly(ethylene glycol) and highlight the polymer’s viscoelasticity to your 11–16 learners
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PosterEverything you need to teach addition polymerisation
Use this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity to ensure your 14–16 learners get to grips with addition polymers
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FeatureFirefighting chemistry
From polymers to inorganic compounds, discover the remarkable science behind fighting fires
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ArticleWhat’s in nail polish?
Uncover the polymers and pigments in liquid nail polishes, acrylics and gels
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NewsSustainable solution to recycling wind turbine blades
Cracking the problem of decommissioning our wind farms
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ResourceExtracting DNA experiment | 11–14 years
Remove and compare genetic material in different plant cells
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ResourcePlastics in energy-saving homes: context-based questions | 16–18 years
Assess your post-16 learners’ current knowledge and understanding of polymers, mechanisms and more
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ResourceRecycling plastics evaluation | 14–16 years
Develop your learners’ evaluation, extended writing and maths skills in the context of polymers
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CPDEverything you need to teach polymers at 14−16
Sharpen your teaching of polymers with these classroom ideas, activities and resources
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IdeasHow to use models to boost understanding
Help students make sense of the chemistry they can’t see with memorable representations
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ArticleWhat are Halloween costume masks made from?
Find out about the creative chemistry behind costume masks
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NewsSpiderwebs used as microplastic pollution screens
Airborne plastic can make up a tenth of a spiderweb’s weight. What can it tell us about the life cycle of plastic and recycling in our cities?
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NewsComposite fibre could protect firefighters from extreme heat
The next-generation aerogel with superior thermal insulation could be used to make heat protective clothing and spacecraft shielding