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The Chemical Breakdown
A warning for US science & wool’s chemical versatility
Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry and Materials Science podcast with Neil Withers and Rebecca Trager
The Chemical Breakdown, Hosted by Mariana Kneppers
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Neil Withers and Rebecca Trager discuss concerns about US research funding and the molecular basis of wool’s useful properties. The episode connects the chemical structure of the fibre with its flame resistance, elasticity and moisture absorption, and considers why these properties matter for textile choices and sustainability.
Topics
US research fundingmolecular basiswoolchemical structurefibreflame resistanceelasticitymoisture absorptiontextile choicessustainability
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