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Leo Hendrik Baekeland

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the life of Leo Hendrik Baekeland, including his creation of the first completely synthetic plastic, bakelite.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Leo Baekeland

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about how Leo Baekeland invented plastic, and how this simple invention resulted in a "plastic revolution."