Trulove, Susan2015-10-292015-10-292006-09-11http://hdl.handle.net/10919/59589The current research focus on "functional polymers" can overlook the opportunity for important discoveries that can arise from basic research on how things work, said a distinguished chemist.In CopyrightResearchFocus on functional materials development shortchanges opportunities for discoveryPress releaseVirginia Tech. University Relations