Weaker bonds make for more impact-resistant polymers (opens in new tab)

In a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, EngineeringTags: MIT, Duke University, Purdue University, Rubber, Plastics, Polymer, Rubber, Northwestern University