Best Biofilm Podcasts (2024)

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Biofilm Resistance 20:46

5d ago20:46

20:46

Over six million people get bacterial infections that develop into biofilms every year, but what if you could cut off the bacteria before infection occurs? We are joined by Amber Doiron, assistant professor in the University of Vermont Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, to discuss developing biofilm-resistant wound dressings, the …

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Group Function: Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the Future? 41:52

7d ago41:52

41:52

How well are we doing for our recall patients? How can we do better? Today Alan is joined by Melissa Obrotka and Dr. Ryan Martz to do a deep dive into the the new science and technology of biofilm therapy! What is it? How does it work and what can it do for your practice? Can this technology change the culture in your office? Can it really make pat…

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All About Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) 22:14

25d ago22:14

22:14

Have you come across Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) on social media? If you're interested in knowing more, this episode is perfect for introducing you to this technology. We cover various topics, from patient experiences to clinician feedback. If you have any questions about GBT, feel free to comment or DM us, and we'll be happy to answer and share m…

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056 - Stress, Grief, and How I'm Doing After Losing My Dad 58:50

2h ago58:50

58:50

SO - the title of this podcast pretty well summarizes what this episode is about - how I'm doing since suddenly losing my dad. 3 months ago, my dad died. He had been fine 4 weeks earlier. He had just turned 68, he was still working, he was an 8 handicap golfer, and he was perfectly fine. On December 19th he was told he had cancer, and he died exact…

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Very Dental: DSO 2.0 with Brannon Moncrief 40:32

7h ago40:32

40:32

Alan is joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran and Associates to talk about practice sales/purchases and transitions of all types. The difference between dentists and other business owners The traditional way of practice ownership vs. now How student loan debt has changed ownership trajectory How are banks feeling about loaning money to dentists? Y…

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361 Scaling UP! Your Testing: Answering Listener Questions About Water Testing 43:37

10h ago43:37

43:37

“I have never regretted having too much data when collecting a sample.” - Trace Blackmore In this insightful episode of Scaling UP! H2O, join your host Trace Blackmore as he helps water professionals scale up their water testing knowledge, addressing listener questions and providing invaluable expertise for water treatment professionals. Water test…

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Optimising Gut Microbiome Health With Prebiotics | Alyssa Tait 1:11:25

3d ago1:11:25

1:11:25

#294 Alyssa Tait is a naturopath and physiotherapist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Her private practice focuses on persistent abdominal and pelvic pain and gut and bowel dysfunction. Alyssa has a special interest in the gut and urogenital microbiomes and disorders of gut-brain interaction. She has spent 20 years in pri…

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Very Clinical: WWVCD? 45:37

3d ago45:37

45:37

Kevin and Zach welcome Al back on the show for a rousing round of "What Would You Do?" After the boys revel in the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" we got down to business. What do you want patients to refer to you as? Does it bother you if they call you by your first name? Why do we always assume stuff is our fault? Do physicians do this? Who is y…

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AME: The "Shoulds" 9:57

4d ago9:57

9:57

A little rant on should vs. could and social media. Some links from the show: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If…

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360 Unlocking Profitable Sustainability: Winning RFPs and Making a Positive Impact 1:08:55

7d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Ready to uncover how to win RFPs, boost profits, and make a tangible positive impact – all while championing sustainability in your industry? Discover how to demystify sustainability and align your company's practices with environmental, social, and economic goals in the latest episode of Scaling UP! H2O. Host Trace Blackmore sits down with Andy Re…

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219. Darin Ditcher, DMD - Cutting Edge Implant and Restorative Dentistry 31:09

9d ago31:09

31:09

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Dichter brings nearly 20 years of clinical, research and teaching experience — as a general practitioner and prosthodontist — to his position with Spear. He serves as an instructor in the T…

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Very Clinical: A Very Clinical Recommendation Engine! 42:09

10d ago42:09

42:09

Zach and Kevin were joined by Al for a rousing recommendation engine episode! After some hot eclipse talk the fellas recommend a dental thing, a nondental thing and a podcast. We hope you love our recommendations! Some links from the show: Kevin's recommendations SICAT Rapid Guide The Restaurant Club (TRC) The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music T…

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AME: On Never Doing Anything 12:01

11d ago12:01

12:01

Alan was joined by Tom Brown, Vanessa Vitagliano and Mike Sula for the first interview of the Chicago Midwinter! It's a quick meeting of friends and very entertaining! Some links from the show: My Dental SOP V2 Growth Strategies Studio 8E8 Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "…

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Graphene Health Monitor 17:59

12d ago17:59

17:59

Tattoos have been a part of human culture for a very long time, but what if your tattoo could help diagnose your health? We are joined by Dmitry Kireev, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to discuss developing graphene biosensors, how they're like a tattoo, and how this technology may impact the…

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Very Dental Extra: The Flex of Single Patient Use with Cody Sunderland 38:47

13d ago38:47

38:47

Today's special episode is brought to you by Microcopy Dental, the "single patient use" company! Alan is joined by Cody Sunderland from Microcopy Dental. Microcopy is one of Alan's favorite companies and he's been using their single patient use burs and polishers for 20+ years! Some topics we covered: How did Microcopy Dental get into the "single p…

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Very Dental: What's Next in Printing and Milling with Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray 24:39

14d ago24:39

24:39

Alan was joined in the Chicago Midwinter podcast lounge by Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray. CAD-Ray is a one stop shop for all things digital in dentistry and there is no one better to talk about it than Damien Bonner! Damien walks us through the state of the art in dental 3D printers. It turns out that which printer is right for you depends on what you'r…

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359 Visualizing Success: The Power of Creativity and Problem-Solving in Water Treatment 1:18:11

14d ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Visualization helps water professionals better understand equipment, processes, and problem-solving techniques Often, as water professionals, we breeze past the intricate inner workings of the equipment we handle, missing out on valuable insights that could enhance our understanding and effectiveness. But what if we took a moment to visualize what'…

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218. Darin Ditcher, DMD - Fixed vs Removable Solutions for the Edentulous Arch 44:12

16d ago44:12

44:12

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Dichter brings nearly 20 years of clinical, research and teaching experience — as a general practitioner and prosthodontist — to his position with Spear. He serves as an instructor in the T…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Matt Standridge Making Moves 35:56

17d ago35:56

35:56

In today's throwback episode Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Matt Standridge! Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerprox and our friend Rick DePaul And Gerety orthodontics Matt does not shoot from the hip Matt teaches with 3D Dentists on digital orthodontics Aligners work, if you know how to use aligners… We talk abou…

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AME: The Grass is Always Greener 26:48

19d ago26:48

26:48

Would you rather be a dentist and have to talk about patient financial responsibility for treatment or a physician that doesn't discuss money with patients before treatment? Al discusses this conundrum as well as the absurd anti-tobacco signs that you see hanging over cigarette counters all over the country. Join the Very Dental Facebook group usin…

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Ep 55: Alberto Antonelli & testing diagnostics. Failed AMR language. Resistance begets resistance. 1:00:42

18d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Welcome to April dear listeners! In this episode, we bring you an interview with Dr. Alberto Antonelli, researcher at the University of Florence doing a very important job: taking care of testing and optimizing new diagnostic technologies in high AMR-impacted settings such as Italy. Tune in to listen his path to his research field, the challenges h…

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Citizen CATE 2024 22:36

19d ago22:36

22:36

For a few minutes on April 8, when the moon passed between the sun and Earth, millions of people in the path of totality from Maine to Texas experienced a total solar eclipse. We are joined today by Amir Caspi, a principal scientist at the Southwest Research Institute, who explains the Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse 2024 and his role…

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Group Function: Chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia Innovations with Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner 28:06

22d ago28:06

28:06

Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia! Ivoclar introduced Zircad Prime blocks at Midwinter this year and it turns out Dave is one of the beta testers who has used them most extensively! According to Heather the whole…

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358 Safety First: Practical Tips, Big Results in Water Treatment 1:01:15

21d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Did you know that integrating safety practices into your organization's culture can lead to significant improvements in employee engagement and overall performance? Step into the world of safety excellence alongside two industry leaders, Michael Highum and Reid Hutchison, in this enriching episode of the Scaling UP! H2O Podcast. As seasoned experts…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Colin Lathrop Shows You the Pathway 28:41

25d ago28:41

28:41

In today's throwback episode Kevin and Zach welcome back the one and only Dr. Colin Lathrop to talk about what's new in implant surgical education at the Implant Pathway! Some links from the show: Implant Pathway The Voices of Dentistry Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timm…

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217. Shereen Lim, DDS - Pediatric Airway 17:13

25d ago17:13

17:13

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off About Dr. Lim: "I’m a dentist with a special interest in helping children overcome challenges with infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. I do this through a collaborative …

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Very Dental Student: Surviving Second Year with Mohamed Abo-Basha 27:59

26d ago27:59

27:59

Mohamed reflects on DS2 year as he approaches the end of it (thank God). He talks about his classes and his experiences in clinic as well as treating patients. Also he throws in a couple of recommendations for students to follow! Some links from the show: IgniteDDS The Protrusive Dental Podcast Very Dental Facebook group Very Clinical Facebook grou…

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Total Solar Eclipse 15:05

26d ago15:05

15:05

On April 8, parts of the United States, Canada and Mexico will experience a total solar eclipse. We are joined today by Carrie Black, a program officer in the NSF Division of Astronomical Sciences Division; Alain Brizard, a professor of physics at Saint Michael's College; and Maria Kazachenko, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado As…

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Very Dental: Have We Given Up on Prevention? with Teeth Talk Girl Whitney Difoggio 35:42

29d ago35:42

35:42

Al was joined by hygienist Whitney DiFoggio (aka: Teeth Talk Girl) at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! Whitney is a hygienist and influencer who spends a lot of time education patients AND dental teams! Interestingly, her YouTube presence points toward patients and her Instagram is more oriented toward dental teams! Whitney and Al have an anim…

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357 Essential Leadership Skills for Water Professionals: A Guide by Dr. Andrew Temte 1:04:54

28d ago1:04:54

1:04:54

How does a high school dropout go on to earn a Ph.D. from the University Of Iowa and become the host of one of Apple Podcast’s Top 15 shows on Management? Dr. Andrew Temte's mission is to Teach, Coach, Mentor, and Inspire, and today, the Scaling UP! H2O podcast is honored to feature him. In this transformative interview, Andrew discusses the founda…

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Episode 33 Your guide to the RDH Under One Roof Conference 17:39

1M ago17:39

17:39

In this episode, we're gearing up for the RDH Under One Roof dental conference by sharing our top tips for a successful experience. From planning your schedule to packing your essentials, we've got you covered. Tune in as we discuss everything you need to know to make the most out of your time at the conference. Whether you're a seasoned attendee o…

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Very Clinical: Composite Rehabs that Don't Suck with Dr. Colin Lathrop 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

This throwback episode features Zach and original Clinical Hack Dr. Mac Jones hearing about composite rehabs from Dr. Colin Lathrop! Highlights include: What kind of patients are good candidates for a composite rehab? How do you do a composite rehab in a digital era? How can you make the process not suck? What are the benefits of a composite rehab?…

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216. Shereen Lim, DDS - Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Preventing OSA 22:47

1M ago22:47

22:47

I’m a dentist with a special interest in helping children overcome challenges with infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. I do this through a collaborative team approach to tongue tie management, and promoting good oral function and good jaw development. When oral function and jaw development is off track in childhood, it affec…

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AME: With New Eyes 27:05

1M ago27:05

27:05

Al took a look another at a comic book series that influenced him as a little kid. Spoiler alert: it didn't hold up. Getting older and gaining experience allows you to look at things in your past with new eyes and Al talks a bit about how that applies in dentistry and life. Some links from the show: Marvel Secret Wars at Amazon Join the Very Dental…

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Smart Dope Quantum Dots 23:27

1M ago23:27

23:27

In chemistry, advances in artificial intelligence are allowing automated and self-driving labs to quickly realize complex experiments while providing new avenues for exploration. We are joined by Milad Abolhasani, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State University to hear about how he developed Smart Dop…

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Very Dental Extra: Why Choose a Lean Workflow? with Kate Reinert 40:10

1M ago40:10

40:10

Alan is joined again by Kate Reinert, a clinical efficiency consultant with our friends at Zirc Dental Products! We focused on the concept of "Lean Workflow" to achieve efficiency, free up time and increase profitability in dental practices! Zirc Dental Products is a company that basically helps offices understand how much better things can be in t…

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Group Function: 3D Printers for Dummies with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

Al was joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram at the Chicago Midwinter! They were the perfect people to talk to because Al needs to decide on a 3D printer and these guys know a lot about them! Influencer culture how Al became an "unintentional influencer" through podcasting how 3D printing can help with the herodontics problem "Don't cu…

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356 Unlocking the Future: Collaborative Water Management 50:19

1M ago50:19

50:19

Collaborate strategically, embrace AI innovations, and champion data access, and scale up your knowledge to conquer industry challenges. - Dragan Savić FREng On this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, we're diving into the future of water management with our distinguished guest, Dragan Savić FREng, the CEO of and Professor of Hydroinformatics at the KWR W…

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215. Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD - Restoring Implants 36:17

1M ago36:17

36:17

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Todd Schoenbaum is Professor (full) at the Dental College of Georgia where he trains residents and students in implant restorations and clinical research. He serves as the DCG Coordinator for C…

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Episode 32 Crest Oral-B Scholarship & Scholarship Application Tips 19:35

1M ago19:35

19:35

Crest Oral-B BRIDGES Scholarship in partnership with the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation. Apply here: https://www.hispanicdentalassociationfoundation.org/scholarship-application Deadline: March 24, 2024 Scholarship details 15 Hispanic and Latino dental students will receive $5,000 15 Hispanic and Latino dental hygiene students will receive $…

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Season 2- Work & Life update 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

In this episode, we catch up with Amber, Amy, and Angela about their life since we last recorded. Amy's work changed and her office was bought out by a new dentist. Amber talks about her experience as a new boss and the challenges of being the new management Angela talks about hitting 10k on Instagram and her new passion for airway dentistry. Amber…

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Very Clinical: All Dr. Ash Mark, All The Time! 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Kevin and Zach throw back to one of the earliest times that they featured Dr. Ash Mark on Very Clinical! We welcome Dr. Ash Mark of of All Things Dentistry Youtube page fame! Ash showered! He’s in Canada! Ash has almost as many views on his Youtube channel as Kim Kardashian! We talk Canadian rock bands. Ash makes some really long videos but lately …

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Very Dental Student: Dr. Khalid Alzubi on Advantages of Working in a DSO 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Khalid Alzubi to talk about why he really likes working in a DSO As Khalid approached the end of dental school he considerered associateships, working with a DSO and starting/buying a practice and ended up joining a DSO. Khalid outlines some of the advantages of working in a DSO office. fast pace got him up to speed quick …

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Solar Weather Astronomy 17:42

1M ago17:42

17:42

Using cutting-edge tools such as the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, astronomers can study the sun as never before. We are joined by Maria Kazachenko, assistant professor in the University of Colorado Boulder Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences department and assistant professor at the National Solar Observatory, to hear about how why it's importa…

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Very Dental: The Evolution of Hands On with Dr. Justin Moody 58:36

1M ago58:36

58:36

Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan for a triumphant podcast return! Justin is an dentist, implant educator, podcaster and he was one of the purveyors of the meeting known as "Voices of Dentistry!" Justin is one of the major forces that changed implant surgical training from a few weekends of didactic courses to the hands on experience that we've come to e…

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355 Backflow Prevention: Safeguarding Water Quality 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

“Why is the water weirdly blue? Why does it smell bad? Why does it taste bad? The culprit is frequently Backflow.” - Kalpna Solanki Delve into the mysteries behind strange-tinted water, unpleasant odors, and off-putting tastes – all signs pointing to an all too common culprit: Backflow. Uncover the shocking narrative of over 50,000 residents enduri…

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Very Clinical: Avoiding "Fiddledontics" with Dr. Ash Mark 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Dr. Ash Mark joins Zach and Kevin again, this time discussing retreats and other advanced endodontics considerations. Retreats Case selection and planning your Maxillary molars in one visit How do you avoid "fiddledontics" Efficiency in endodontics Are you still using a torch to sear your gp? Best upgrades in endo Some links from the show: All Thin…

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214. Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, FACD - Implant Prosthodontics Demystified 38:17

2M ago38:17

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Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Todd Schoenbaum is Professor (full) at the Dental College of Georgia where he trains residents and students in implant restorations and clinical research. He serves as the DCG Coordinator for C…

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AME: Doing Weird Things with My Coffee with Toothlife.Irene 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

Al was joined by Irene Iancu at the Chicago Midwinter to drink coffee, talk about knees, foot fetishes as well as rant about the new public dental benefit in Canada. As always...an instant classic. Some links from the show: Canada's New Dental Care Plan... Toothlife.Irene's Instagram Dr. Mark Costes on the cost of hard boiled eggs Toothlife.Irene e…

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Pluripotent Polymers 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Plastics have historically been developed to be optimal for a specific use, but what if a single material could be made flexible for one application or sturdy for another? We are joined by Stuart Rowan, professor of molecular engineering innovation and enterprise at the University of Chicago, who shares how he is developing materials whose properti…

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