8.5.1 - New Materials for a Sustainable Future
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Practice Questions
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What is a sustainable polymer?
💡 Hint: Think about how these materials impact plastic waste.
Name one example of a lightweight composite.
💡 Hint: Consider materials used in the automotive industry.
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What is the primary benefit of sustainable polymers?
💡 Hint: Consider why environmentalists advocate for these materials.
Self-healing materials are designed to:
💡 Hint: Recall the concept of minimizing waste.
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Discuss the life cycle analysis of a sustainable polymer versus a conventional plastic. What factors would contribute to its sustainability?
💡 Hint: Consider every stage from production to disposal.
Design a simple experiment to measure the effectiveness of self-healing materials compared to standard materials.
💡 Hint: Think about controlled testing and variables.
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