Polymers

Polymers

1. Whats a polymer?

   • The term polymer comes from Greek words meaning "many parts". A polymer is a substance with a high molecular mass that is composed of a large number of repeating units.
     • Natural Polymers
       • Natural, biological polymers have both structural roles and physiological functions, and are involved in the control of cellular operations such as growth, replication and metabolism.
     • Synthetic Polymers
       • Synthetic polymers made out of glycolic and lactic acids, and other biodegradable materials, have become increasingly popular for use in biomedical applications. Man-made polymers that react to their surroundings are known as smart polymers, or stimulus-responsive polymers, and can be used for a variety of purposes in technology and biomedicine.

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