Tobin J. Marks – Winner of the 2017 Priestley Medal – Prized Science

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Tobin J. Marks is the winner of the 2017 American Chemical Society Priestley Medal. For nearly 50 years, Marks has been carrying out cutting-edge work, including the development of organic photonics and olefin-polymerization techniques that led to processes that produce more environmentally friendly plastics. His many standout achievements include development of flexible electronic materials that can be used for organic light-emitting diodes and solar cells.

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