From the start of the Industrial Revolution, it only took 147 years for someone to invent plastic. This may seem like a long time, but in the history of inventing or discovering new materials, this is incredibly fast. An informative and...

This resource presents a brief guide introduces the history, structure, and characteristics of plastics and polymers.

This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.

This site from the American Plastics Council provides a brief history of all major developments of fibers and plastics including the early invention of rayon. Very interesting and informative, it also includes a timeline for easier...

Good informational site on the history of rubber.

A detailed Wikipedia encyclopedia article on fuel cells explains what they are, the controversies in the use of hydrogen as a fuel, and practical problems. There is also a lengthy section on the five generally recognized types of fuel...