Albany High students were hard at work analyzing the properties of polymers and bioplastics as they completed the New York State required lab, "Bend and Stretch — Structure and Function of Designed Materials," in their Regents Chemistry class.
After studying the properties of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), a polymer manufactured out of fossil fuels, students then synthesized their own bioplastics and then tested them using acetone, distilled water, alcohol and vinegar.
Check out these photos of students in Albany High chemistry teacher Anne Carroll's class as they investigated the physical properties of bioplastics they created. Through this process, they explored a potential solution to address the environmental challenges posed from manufactured plastics.
Students who plan to take the Chemistry Regents must complete three labs as part of this year's updated Regents and investigation requirements. We are proud of our Falcons and our faculty as they move forward with new science mandates, and we wish them the best as they prepare for their Chemistry Regents exam taking place on June 9.