ELIZABETH TENNYSON
Associated Press Writer
Raleigh (AP) – Does your soda go flat? Is the gas tank on your car corroding? Are your wine bottles to heavy?
If so, researchers at North Carolina State University may have the solution to your problems.
Chemical engineers at the school are working on a strain of liquid crystalline polymer plastic that could seal in flavor and carbonation while keeping out air. The plastic could also be used to stop corrosion of fuel tanks and underground power lines.
“The main science behind it is these polymer molecules pack very well,” said Chris McDowell, a doctoral student working on the project. “The molecules are long and stiff like a pen. That allows them pack together so there is no room for small molecules like oxygen to pass through.” [Read more…] about Experimental Plastic Could Keep Soda Fizz From Fizzling
