Stephanie Louise Kwolek
Also known as Stephanie Kwolek
chimica statunitense
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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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- Germany
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- 1770-12-17
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- 1827-03-26
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Stephanie Louise Kwolek (New Kensington, 31 luglio 1923 – Wilmington, 18 giugno 2014) è stata una chimica statunitense. Ha vinto numerosi premi per il suo lavoro nel campo della chimica dei polimeri ed è nota soprattutto per aver inventato il kevlar.
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1923 births2014 deaths20th-century American chemists20th-century American inventors20th-century American women inventors20th-century American women scientistsAmerican people of Polish descentAmerican women chemistsCarnegie Mellon University alumniCatholic Church and scienceDuPont peopleHistory of the chemical industry