Polymer Materials We Take for Granted

Content Developed by Dr Dominik Konkolewicz and Dr Rick Page

This series of videos explores polymers and polymer materials in our everyday lives. We focus on polymers with practical, healthcare and safety related applications. The focus of these videos it to provide background knowledge and information on what are the types of polymers used from commodity and disposable yet important PPE or packaging applications through to high end performance materials or biotech enabling macromolecules. Topics are listed below:

Fits like a Glove: Polymers in Gloves as PPE

Unmasking Polymers: Polymers in making N95, surgical and cloth masks

Polymers and Eye Protection

Polymers for Energy Absorption

Biomaterials. Polymers in Biological Systems

Dental Materials-Polymers in Dental Restorations

Adhesives in Medical Applications

Polymers used in Sutures

Polymers and Vaccines

Polymers and Prosthetics

Polymers and Therapeutics

Biocidal Paints and Surfaces