Polymer chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer chemistry is a sub-discipline of Chemistry that focuses on the study, synthesis, and properties of polymers.
Pronunciation
Polymer Chemistry: /ˈpɒlɪmər ˈkɛmɪstri/
Etymology
The term "polymer" comes from the Greek words "poly" meaning "many" and "meros" meaning "parts". The term "chemistry" is derived from the word "alchemy", an ancient practice that combines elements of science, art, and philosophy.
Definition
Polymer chemistry involves the study and manipulation of macromolecules, which are large molecules composed of repeating sub-units called monomers. The process of converting monomers into polymers is known as polymerization.
Related Terms
- Monomer: A molecule that can join together with other molecules to form a polymer.
- Polymerization: The process of creating a polymer from monomers.
- Macromolecule: A large molecule composed of repeating sub-units.
- Copolymer: A polymer derived from more than one species of monomer.
- Polymer Science: The field of science that studies polymers and their properties.
Applications
Polymer chemistry has a wide range of applications in various fields such as Medicine, Engineering, and Material Science. For example, polymers are used in the creation of plastics, rubber, fibers, adhesives, and paints.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Polymer chemistry
- Wikipedia's article - Polymer chemistry
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