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Scientists Create Plastic That Blocks Heat Without Losing Strength

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Scientists Create Plastic That Blocks Heat Without Losing Strength
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A new approach to controlling atomic vibrations in polymers may offer a path toward lightweight materials that better resist both heat transfer and fire. What if a plastic could block heat more effectively without becoming weaker, heavier, or harder to manufacture? Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say they may have found a new [...]

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