The Power of Plastics: Polymers Past, Present and Future (Dr Rachel Platel - Chemistry) 

Plastics are all around us. They are extremely versatile materials that can be manufactured to have a range of different properties. This allows us to use them for almost any application. Dr Rachel Platel explores the history of plastics and how they came to play a central role in our lives; reveals the science behind some of the unique properties of plastics and looks at current research into developing the smart polymers of the future.