polymer

Transmission Electron Microscope image of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 500 nm • IMAGING TOOL: Transmission Electron Microscope

Scanning Electron Microscope image of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 20 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning Electron Microscope

Light microscope image of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Image taken at 40x. • IMAGING TOOL: Light Microscope

Atomic Force Microcope image (false color) of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 2 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Atomic Force Microscope

Atomic Force Microcope image (black and white) of polyethylene, a common plastic. • SIZE: Scale bar representes 2 µm • IMAGING TOOL: Atomic Force Microscope

National Chemistry Week is the annual community event of the American Chemical Society (ACS). This year's National Chemistry Week theme is "The Sweet Side of Chemistry - Candy", showcasing the chemistry involved in candy and confections. In this online brown-bag...

This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2013 focused on the science behind NISE Net activities related to polymers or light at the nanoscale. The following activities were discussed: Exploring Fabrication - Gummy Capsules,...

This scanning electron microscope image shows a hydrogel scaffold grown for studying brain tissue engineering and nerve regeneration. Hydrogels are polymers of great interest to researchers studying tissue engineering and nerve regeneration because they are compatible with a range of...

"Exploring Materials - Hydrogel" is a hands-on activity in which visitors discover how a super absorbing material can be used to move a straw. They learn that hydrogels can be used on the nanoscale in a similar fashion to manipulate...