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Direct linkKnutson, Cassandra M.; Schneiderman, Deborah K.; Yu, Ming; Javner, Cassidy H.; Distefano, Mark D.; Wissinger, Jane E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2017
With new K-12 national science standards emerging, there is an increased need for experiments that integrate engineering into the context of society. Here we describe a chemistry experiment that combines science and engineering principles while introducing basic polymer and green chemistry concepts. Using medical sutures as a platform for…
Descriptors: Plastics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Standards
Download full textTate, Jitendra S.; Akinola, Adekunle T.; Kabakov, Dmitri – Journal of Technology Studies, 2009
Polymer matrix composites (PMC), often referred to as fiber reinforced plastics (FRP), consist of fiber reinforcement (E-glass, S2-glass, aramid, carbon, or natural fibers) and polymer matrix/resin (polyester, vinyl ester, polyurethane, phenolic, and epoxies). Eglass/ polyester and E-glass/vinyl ester composites are extensively used in the marine,…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Construction Materials, Plastics, Technological Advancement
