Get students to compare the properties of glass and plastic polymers
Fused silica glass offers numerous benefits as a material, but needs high temperatures to be moulded into usable shapes. Researchers in Germany have used a technique called injection moulding to produce high quality glassware at far lower temperatures. Their technique could potentially have significant technical, economic and environmental benefits.
Use this slide with your class and show your students the research context of materials and plastics.
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