Cool Jobs: Repellent Chemistry

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. Part of the Cool Jobs series, this article features examples of STEM careers. The text highlights research into super-repellent chemicals. Teams of scientists inspired by nature are working on solving problems that would enhance society. These innovations include ultra-repellent fabric, mesh to clean up oil spills, de-fogging surfaces, and coatings that reduce drag on ships.

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Direct Link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/cool-jobs-repellent-chemistry

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: informational text, text complexity, repellant, cool jobs, oil spill, omniphobic, hydrophobic, oil, immiscibility, polymer

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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