Stephanie Kwolek
Also known as Stephanie Louise Kwolek
chimiste américaine
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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 Louise Kwolek, née le 31 juillet 1923 à New Kensington en Pennsylvanie et morte le 18 juin 2014 à Wilmington dans le Delaware, est une chimiste américaine. Elle a notamment inventé la fibre poly-paraphénylène téréphtalamide (PPD-T), mieux connue sous le nom commercial de Kevlar. Stephanie Kwolek a remporté de nombreux prix pour son travail en chimie des polymères.
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