Chemistry is Fire

A close-up, spherical view of a glowing orange and yellow object that resembles a miniature planet or a backlit marble. The surface is highly textured with dark, mottled patches and swirling, cloudy patterns. It is set against a deep, solid blue background, making the warm, internal glow of the sphere stand out vividly.
Label
Chemistry is Fire
Artist
Drake Beery
Description
Close up image of a pure compound that is used to create a photomechanical polymer that when exposed to ultra-violet light will cause the polymer films to bend with directional control based on the polarization of the incident light. These materials are typically used in a variety of applications ranging from robotics to drug delivery.
Type
DSLR
Artist Affiliation
Graduate Student
Department
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Area of Research
Materials Chemistry
Date
2019