polymers Insights

What is polymers?

Polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units called monomers. They are ubiquitous in both natural and synthetic materials. Common uses include plastics, rubbers, adhesives, textiles, and coatings. They are used for a wide variety of applications because their properties can be tailored by controlling their molecular structure and composition.

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What other technologies are related to polymers?

polymers Competitor Technologies

metals

Metals can be used in many of the same applications as polymers, offering different properties like strength and conductivity. They can be a competing material choice in structural and functional applications.

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polymers Complementary Technologies

composites

Polymers are often a key component in composite materials, serving as the matrix that binds reinforcing materials together. Therefore, composites are strongly complementary to polymers.

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