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"Synthetic polymer are long-chain molecules made by chemists in the laboratory.
Synthetic polymers developed in the early 1900's included Bakelite, rayon, and
cellophane. One of the earliest of the synthetic polymers made from petroleum products
was nylon, invented in 1939. Nylon could be spun into fibers, and woven into fabrics.
Nylon had many of the same properties as silk, and during World War 11 became a
substitute for parachutes. The success of nylon products led to the invention of rayon,
Dacron, Orion, and polyester.
Synthetic polymers uses are endless. They are used for clothing, packaging materials,
containers, coatings, toys, car parts, appliance parts, wall coverings, etc. The properties
of synthetic polymers are often enhanced by the properties of natural polymers in
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products. Polyester/cotton blends are often found in shirts for breathability and body of
cotton and the wrinkle resistance of polyester.
Plastics revolutionized the packaging industry. Teflon made nonstick cookware a reality.
Levels of stretch in fabrics were found in Lycra and Spandex. Kevlar is strong enough
to stop bullets. (Bullet proof vests)"
Works Cited:
http://www.cmu.edu/gipse/materials/pdf-2001/polymers.pdf
The Wonderful World of Polymers
What are polymers, and how do they make our life better?
Esther B. Ulery
Pennsylvania Standard for Science and Technology:
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Can glues produce fungus?
Traditional glues made from plant or animal materials can be eaten by fungi. However most modern synthetic glues made from synthetic polymers cannot support the growth of fungi.
What products are made from a plantlike protists?
what are products of plant like protist
What is the difference between plant and animal cell?
Plant cells have chloroplasts and cell walls made of cellulose, and animal cells do not. Animal cells contain centrioles and plant cells do not.
How are animal cells different from plant cells-?
Animal cells are different from plant cells in that the cell wall of animal cells is not made up of cellulose.
Is Diamond formed of dead animal and plant matter locked in the soil for billions of year and if not then what is it made of?
Yes! the reason is that it is made from carbon that is an organic compound which is what plant matter and animal bones are made of.
What are plant balls made out of?
superabsorbent polymers
Can glues produce fungus?
Traditional glues made from plant or animal materials can be eaten by fungi. However most modern synthetic glues made from synthetic polymers cannot support the growth of fungi.
What is ruber made from?
Synthetic rubber is made from the polymers of various petroleum based products. The most common are made from styrene and butadiene.
How are polymers made into crude oil?
Polymers are not made into crude oil. Crude oil is made into polymers.
Which of these is not made from plant products A. cork B. cotton C. rubber D. leather?
Leather is not made from plant products . . . it is made from cowhide.
Is Rebar made out of animal by-products?
No, it is made of steel.
What is the differences from plant and animal?
A plant is made up of cells called Prokaryotic cells, and an animal is made up of Eukaryotic cells.
What products are made from a plantlike protists?
what are products of plant like protist
What is the meaning of the word 'plastic'?
Plastic is a synthetic material made of polymers. They are used in a large assortment of household and industrial products.
What is biodesesl made from?
Plant or animal oils.
Is bread a plant product or animal product?
Bread is commonly made from wheat flour, yeast, and water, making it a plant product. However, some bread manufacturers add animal products to bread to give it certain characteristics, (examples: milk, whey, honey, eggs).
How are animal cells from plant cells?
Animal cells are different from plant cells in that the cell wall of animal cells is not made up of cellulose.
