Scientists just recently developed a macro molecule of polymer, plastic material, that heals itself when it comes into contact with direct sunlight. The plastic is made up of chains and then those chains are made up of even smaller chains that have the ability to repair themselves upping their productivity and lifespan. This could potentially mean we start to use a lot less plastic in general protecting our environment and that what we do make is put to great use. This could help out all sorts of things, we just need to further the research to other types of products to cut down on what we use daily to provide for a cleaner, healthier earth in the future.http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/science/Plastic+heal+thyself+scientists+invent+smart+polymers/4654786/story.html
This is a great idea! This could mean that we dont have to use as much plastic and help save our environment. what a wonderful invention that could change the way we use plastic.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool! We wouldn't have to use nearly the amount of plastic that we normally do. I feel like this could greatly affect the future of our environment.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea. I dont know that it would cut down on the amount of plastic we use but it would certainly make recycling easier which in turn is better for the environment by far.
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