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23 mag 2024 · The story of synthetic plastics traces back to when billiard ball makers sought alternatives to ivory – at the time, it was common for many upper-class homes in the U.S. and Europe to have a billiards table. In 1862, the first artificial plastic, called Parkesin, was created by Alexander Parkes.
25 mag 2024 · Starting with celluloid in 1869, this transformative substance has evolved from a simple ivory substitute to a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. This article travels through time to chart this evolution and the profound impact of plastic on today's world.
1 giorno fa · 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 ...
6 giorni fa · The story of plastic begins in the 19th century with the discovery of a remarkable material called cellulose nitrate. This early form of plastic was highly flammable, but it paved the way for the development of more stable and versatile plastics in the years to come.
9 mag 2024 · Every step of the plastic supply chain releases harmful pollutants that sicken nearby communities and contaminate their air and water. Disposable plastic has saturated our lives, releasing billions of micro- and nanoplastics into our environment. The overflow of plastic is now an existential threat to our planet and all its inhabitants.
4 giorni fa · 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.
6 mag 2024 · An almost forensic journey ensued to confirm their identity. In collaboration with a polymer chemist, we confirmed the tiny fragments were common plastic polymers—polyethylene, polypropylene,...
