Welcome to the
Smart Polymers
page to support the assessment task provided to you by your teacher
Where do I start?
You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print resources (printed books, journals, articles) and digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias). Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct!
CHECK YOUR SOURCES
CHECK YOUR SOURCES
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Before you start ...
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Use this Carrot2 search tool to find some amazing sites for your assessment task. Use keywords: "polylactic acid" OR "dissolvable stitches" Look also under PubMed for more medical articles. |
Alternatively, you can use any search engine you are comfortable with and try these tips for a fine-tuned search:
"shape memory polymers" - putting quote marks " " around your words keeps them together in the search and - using and between words/ideas means that the engine will search for this AND that. - - using a minus symbol will remove anything from your search that you don't want. Clearing away the clutter can help you see what is there that can be helpful. Try this: http://bfy.tw/GVDo |
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This widget is for the Science in Context database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords in your search |
This widget is for the Health & Wellness database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords in your search |
This widget is for the Gale databases via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search.
Use keywords in your search |
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American Chemical Society
publications – https://pubs.acs.org/ - search for Smart Polymers and topic – articles – abstracts available only but these contain useful information. For example - Search acs.org publications – Dissolvable sutures AND smart polymers https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsabm.9b01000# - abstract available |
Smart Polymers Report 2020 key market trends listed.
Follow up with further searching https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/smart-polymers-market |
BBC Bitesize
Uses of polymers - basic outline but might be useful for clarification. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zyfgmnb/revision/4 |
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The Royal Society
https://royalsociety.org - search for smart polymers – good selection but maybe to advanced. Also tried with specific examples dissolvable stitches/capsules https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsif.2018.0062 - this might be too advanced, but give it a go if you'd like to! |
Advanced Healthcare Materials
Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymers in Medicine https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/adhm.201700694 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/adhm.201700694%4010.1002/%28ISSN%292192-2659. Regenerative-Medicine |
Science Daily
https://www.sciencedaily.com/ Provides sources, references and citations. |
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Dissolvable stitches/sutures - https://www.healthline.com
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With breakthroughs happening every day, you can keep up with what is happening via Google News
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Referencing using APA Style:
Use CiteThisForMe as your referencing tool. It uses a Chrome Extension.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given.
Watch the tutorial below and follow the instructions given.
