The chemical tree got a bit of a shake this week with scientists at IBM announcing the discovery of the first new class of polymer materials in decades. Discovered using a combination of lab experiments and computer modelling, the new plastics have properties that could potentially have a huge impact in manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, and micro electronics... Continue Reading IBM discovers first new class of polymers in decades
Section: Science
Tags: IBM, Plastics, Polymer, Recyclable, Self-healing
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