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Modified natural polymers for drug delivery?
modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purposeModified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose. Modified natural polymers are natural polymers which are altered in order to suit a particular purpose.
Why do natural polymers not pose as much of an issue in landfills as synthetic polymers Natural polymers are cheap to recycle and synthetic polymers are expensive to recycle. Natural polymers are expe?
Natural polymers will degrade over time.... man-made polymers are not biodegradable - and need to be processed.
What are the polymers that are produced in factories called?
Polymers.
Why are synthetic polymers often used in place of natural material?
Synthetic polymers are cheaper than natural polymers. Natural polymers are also less plentiful.
Proteins are examples of natural polymers?
Yes, that is correct. Proteins are natural polymers.
How is the polymer classified?
For example thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, natural and synthetic polymers.
How are natural polymers and synthetic polymers similar?
Rubber is a natural polymers with elastic and plastic type behavior. It is found in nature and extracted from trees. PET (soda bottles) Polyethylene Terephthalate is a synthetic polymer and not found in nature.
Name some polymers that are produced in nature?
There are several polymers in living beings, for example, proteins, DNA, RNA, and polysaccharides.
When monomers combine they form what?
Monomers hook up to form polymers. There is a link below that will lead you to the Wikipedia post on polymers.Water is also produced, this is a condensation reaction.
A list of natural polymers?
Natural polymers are discussed in other web pages and include:Proteins - silk, collagen, keratin.Carbohydrates - cellulose, starch, glycogenDNA - RNAOther Natural polymers: Rubber (hydrocarbon base) and silicones (alternating silicon and oxygen).
Are pollymers synthetic?
Also natural polymers exist.
What are some examples of natural polymers and synthetic polymers?
Natural polymer: shellac, amber, natural rubber, cellulose Synthetic polymers: synthetic rubber, Bakelite, neoprene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, etc.
