Science has come a long way in the development of new materials and products. 30 years ago, the world had been deprived of new and fantastic materials that have shaped lifestyles. These new products have an extreme diverse range of new developments. This ranges from what we carry our groceries home in and what we store our vegetables in. The efficiency of our cars and the new ways in which we communicate. All of these new …showed first 75 words of 1241 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1241 total…other types of machinery in temperature extremes - silicon rubber is made from oxygen , silicon, hydrogen and carbon. Thermoplastic rubbers- -combined strength of vacranised rubber with processing abilities of plastics. - Used in such products as shoe soles, car components and adhesives. Silicon Si, Elements, Reed library. I for Inventions- Meredith Hooper The World books Encyclopedia, volume 16. 1990 USA The World books Encyclopedia, volume 17. 1900 USA Encarta 1998 Encyclopedia, Microsoft Corporation USA 1996. Focus on rubber- Theodore Rowland Entwise