Stephanie Kwolek
Also known as Stephanie Louise Kwolek
química estadounidense
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Stephanie L. Kwolek was an American chemist who invented Kevlar, a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional strength and heat resistance. Her invention has become widely used in protective equipment like bulletproof vests, helmets, and aerospace applications, making her a significant figure in materials science and public safety.
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- 1770-12-17
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- 1827-03-26
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Stephanie Kwolek (New Kensington, 31 de julio de 1923 − Wilmington, 18 de junio de 2014) fue una química polaco-estadounidense, inventora del poliparafenileno tereftalamida conocido como Kevlar®, una fibra de alta resistencia de color amarillo, que puede ser hasta cinco veces más resistente que el acero y que en la actualidad es utilizada en la elaboración de chalecos antibalas. Su carrera en la empresa DuPont abarcó más de 40 años. Descubrió la primera de una familia de fibras sintéticas de excepcional resistencia y rigidez: poli-parafenileno tereftalamida.
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