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The ultimate source of natural sugar based polymers are plants. Plants make sugar (glucose) by photosynthesis. The glucose is then used to make polymers such as starch (amylose and amylopectin) and cellulose. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polysaccharide
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What is the contribution of Christina a binag in chemistry?
The project on the development of a sensor-based conducting polymers
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.
What are 5 polymers that are manufactured using technology prosses?
Virtually all synthetic polymers are used in industry.
What are nanopolymers?
Nanopolymers are a class of materials called polymers, which have a nanoscale. Such polymers have nanoparticles in the polymer matrix but with one dimension ranging from 1 to 50nm at the very least.
Why are polymers so popular in manufacturing?
Polymers are all around us. They vary from plastic bags to even credit cards. Simple to make and simple to use!
Are the monomers in sugar polymers starch molecules?
No, the monomers in sugar polymers and starches are both simple sugar molecules.There are several classes of carbohydrates, all composed of simple sugar monomers:simple sugar molecules, the monomers themselves.sugar dimers, two monomers.complex sugars, short sugar polymers larger than dimers.starches, long sugar polymers with all monomers in same orientation. easily digested by animals.celluloses, long sugar polymers with monomers alternating in orientation. indigestible by animals. only bacteria & fungi can digest these.
What do Polymers of sugars form?
Polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are polymers of sugar.
Is lignin a sugar alcohol?
Lignins are phenolic polymers.
What group of polymers are contained by all living organisms?
Amino-acid based polymers such as proteins.
Do glucose polymers raise a persons blood sugar levels?
yes it does
What kind of chemical bond hold polymers together?
Covalent. [Although intermolecular bonding (hydrogen bonding and Van Der Waals) can occur between chains.]
Why do most plastics remain in landfills for a long time?
because the plastic synthetic polymers are based on hydrocarbons, the polymers do not decompose easly.
What products are formed when starch based polymers decompose?
Co2+h2o
Are DNA and RNA molecules considered monomers or polymers?
They are considered polymers. The monomers of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are nucleotides. Each nucleotide has a phosphate, a sugar and a nitrogenous base.
What are secondary sources based on?
They are just based on the Primary sources.
What are advantages of polymers?
Some advantages are based on its durability. Polymers can be shaped and formed into very simple shapes, as well as intricate more elaborate shapes.
Classification of conducting polymers?
polymers are classified into 5 types as follows: A))based on synthesis: 1)addition polymers 2)condensation polymers B))based on inter molecular forces: 1)fibers 2)elastromers 3)thermoplastics 4)thermosettings C))from source 1)natural polymers 2)synthetic polymers D))based on material 1)organic polymer 2)inorganic polymer E))based on structure 1)linear polymer 2)branched polymer 3)cross linked polymer F))based on the monomer 1)homo polymer 2)hetero polymer
