All Polymers articles – Page 5
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NewsMulti-talented polymer more versatile than sum of its parts
Material with mix-and-match functionalities could be used in smart windows
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NewsBattery material helps people keep their cool
Nanoporous clothes would be transparent to body heat
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ResourceMaking a water magnifier
In this practical, students experiment with magnification by placing water drops on top of lettering.
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NewsProtein crystals stretch knowledge of exotic materials
Self-assembling protein tiles show rare property of thickening by the same amount as they are stretched by
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NewsPolymer takes the heat out of batteries
Polymer electrode coating may help prevent lithium battery fires
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ResourceConducting plastics and shape changing polymers │14–16 years
Comprehension exercises that revise many basic ideas from chemistry and approach them from a novel perspective
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ResourceConducting polymers and shape memory polymers │16–18 years
Worksheets on conducting polymers and shape changing polymers
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ResourceQuantiCorp R&D: new products
This C/PBL resource involves an investigation into catalysis and conducting polymers for the production of biosensors. Students are challenged to develop a biosensor based on a conducting polymer in the context of an R&D department in a high-tech company.
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FeatureLayer by layer
Andrew Turley investigates a build-it-yourself 3D printer you can use in your classroom
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DemonstrationUrea-methanal polymerisation
Explore condensation polymerisation by creating and investigating the properties of a thermosetting polymer in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentMaking plastic from potato starch
Explore bioplastics with an experiment making plastic using potato starch. Lab and non-lab versions available
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Class experimentIdentifying polymers by density
Investigate and identify a variety of polymers used in everyday materials by testing their density in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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DemonstrationAddition polymerisation with phenylethene
Use this practical or demonstration as an example of addition polymerisation using phenylethene to form polyphenylethene. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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The MoleHigh hopes for hydrogels
It’s amazing what chemists can do with a jelly-like material that’s mostly water, says Bea Perks
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Class experimentHydrogels in plant water storage crystals
Investigate plant water storage crystals as one application of hydrogels in this fun class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Class experimentInvestigating hydrogels in nappies and hair gel
Investigate hydrogels as polymeric smart materials in this series of activities using nappies and hair gel. Includes kit list and safety instructions.