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Who is credited with the synthesis of cellulose nitrate, also known as celluloid?
Who is credited with the synthesis of cellulose nitrate, also known as celluloid?
- John Wesley Hyatt (correct)
- George Odian
- H. Warson
- Leo Hendrick Baekeland
Which individual is associated with the creation of the first truly man-made plastic, phenol-formaldehyde plastics (phenolics)?
Which individual is associated with the creation of the first truly man-made plastic, phenol-formaldehyde plastics (phenolics)?
- George Odian
- H. Warson
- John Wesley Hyatt
- Leo Hendrick Baekeland (correct)
In which industry did the synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde plastics find early applications?
In which industry did the synthesis of phenol-formaldehyde plastics find early applications?
- Agriculture
- Textile manufacturing
- Food industry
- Electrical appliances (correct)
What marked the beginning of the plastic industry?
What marked the beginning of the plastic industry?
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At what point in history did we begin to understand the true nature of polymers?
At what point in history did we begin to understand the true nature of polymers?
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