The discovery of many new materials that led to important advances was made by chance. The discovery of the great synthetic polymers such as Nylon, Terylene, Polythene, PVC, polystyrene, polyurethane and one of the most important Kevlar, their phenomenal success and widespread use has significantly affected our way of life. Accidently discovered in 1965 by Stephanie Kwolek, Kevlar is an exceptional polymer; when spun into a fibre it has an incredible tensile strength which is five times as much as steel and as a material it is as light as fibre glass. (Royal Society of Chemistry 2015)
The discovery of new materials has majorly impacted society, in particular Polyparaphenylene Terephthalamide, which is most commonly referred to as Kevlar. Kevlar
The discovery of new materials has majorly impacted society, in particular Polyparaphenylene Terephthalamide, which is most commonly referred to as Kevlar. Kevlar