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Stephanie Kwolek, the inventor of Kevlar, has passed away at the age of 90. As a pioneering female chemist in the 1960s, she developed the strong, flexible fibers that are crucial for creating life-saving body armor used by law enforcement and military personnel. DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman highlighted Kwolek's significant legacy, noting that her invention has saved thousands of lives and prevented numerous injuries. Kwolek's groundbreaking work in 1965 involved creating a liquid crystal solution that could be cold-spun, leading to the development of various products, including bulletproof vests, sports equipment, and smartphones. Recently, DuPont announced the sale of the one millionth vest utilizing her Kevlar technology, underscoring the lasting impact of her discovery.
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Kevlar Inventor Stephanie Kwolek Dead at 90

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As one of the few pioneering female chemists in the 1960s, Stephanie Kwolek invented the flexible, tougher than steel fibers that were used to create life-saving body armor for law enforcement and soldiers.
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"She leaves a wonderful legacy of thousands of lives saved and countless injuries prevented by products made possible by her discovery," DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman said in a statement.
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In 1965, Kwolek devised a liquid crystal solution that could be cold-spun. Nearly half a century later, her discovery and legacy have endured through a variety of goods ranging from bulletproof vests to sports rackets and smartphones.

Earlier this week, the one millionth vest using the latest Kevlar technology was sold, according to DuPont, showing just how important Kwolek's discovery remains, even half a century after she did what researchers had long struggled to do.
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That's quite a legacy.

May peace be upon her.
 
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