Summary
The Youtube channel Zeste de science explores all aspects of scientific research, proving that even the most complicated scientific facts can be explained in less than 5 minutes, and that even the most seemingly trivial events of everyday life, if thoroughly studied, can contribute to the biggest technological advances.
Episode 9: Scientists in Bordeaux have proven that it is possible to move a conductive polymer without touching it. To that end, they resorted to bipolar electrochemistry: they established an electric current inside an aqueous medium in which a polymer strip was immersed. The current provoked a chemical reaction that distorted the polymer. Since it takes place in an aqueous medium, this reaction may have biomedical applications in the future, such as the development of artificial muscles.
Episode 9: Scientists in Bordeaux have proven that it is possible to move a conductive polymer without touching it. To that end, they resorted to bipolar electrochemistry: they established an electric current inside an aqueous medium in which a polymer strip was immersed. The current provoked a chemical reaction that distorted the polymer. Since it takes place in an aqueous medium, this reaction may have biomedical applications in the future, such as the development of artificial muscles.
