Stockholm Syndrome

Abstract

Stockholm syndrome was initially used to describe the experience of hostages in Stockholm, Sweden, who expressed positive feelings toward their captors. High profile cases including that of Patty Hearst have peaked the publics' interest in this phenomenon. There are many psychological explanations for the formation of this unexpected bond between captive and captor including identification with the aggressor and learned helplessness. This article discusses some examples of Stockholm syndrome that have been discussed in the media as well as factors that contribute to the development of Stockholm syndrome and psychological theories that have been used to explain it.

Fluoropolymers: A Special Class of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) Essential for Our Daily Life

“…Among this last family, FPs, containing C-F bonds in the backbone, are niche specialty, bioinert and safe polymers as well as stable thermally, chemically and against UV and ageing. In addition, they display outstanding properties (high stability against temperature, chemicals, ignition, UV-light irradiation, and other unique characteristics [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]), and their molar masses can reach several million g.mol -1 [36,39]. Their relevant combinations of properties are not matched by any of the alternative hydrocarbon polymers, hence making them so unique and valuable.…”

“…FPs can be used in many High Tech applications [32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] (e.g., Energy, electronics aerospace and automotive industries, chemical process industry, transport, telecommunications, food and water treatment, pharmaceutical and medical devices [41][42]). In addition, major actors working on the energetic transition are taking FPs more and more into account (fuel cell membranes, binders for Lithium ion batteries, backsheets for PVs, and electroactive devices such as actuators or artificial muscles as key-examples).…”