Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer
Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
Yes, that is correct. Proteins are natural polymers.
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.
Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
They are both polymers.
Natural polymer: shellac, amber, natural rubber, cellulose Synthetic polymers: synthetic rubber, Bakelite, neoprene, nylon, PVC, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, silicone, etc.
Traditionally made of cane but more recently of synthetics and polymers
Synthetic polymers are cheaper than natural polymers. Natural polymers are also less plentiful.
cotton is natural
Yes, that is correct. Proteins are natural polymers.
Natural polymers are biodegradable, meaning they can be broken down by bacteria and other organisms in the environment. This process helps to reduce the amount of natural polymers going to landfills. Synthetic polymers, on the other hand, are not easily biodegradable and can persist in the environment for a long time, contributing to landfill waste issues.
typically carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and about a dozen others in smaller amounts depending on the exact fabric: natural fabrics are mostly either cellulose (sugar polymers, e.g. cotton, linen) or protein (amino acid polymers, e.g. wool, silk), synthetics are mostly hydrocarbon polymers (aka plastic fiber, e.g. nylon, orlon).
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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.
For example thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers, natural and synthetic polymers.
Synthetic polymers contain linkages which are present in natural polymers also , for example nylon (a synthetic polymer) contains pep-tide (also called amide) linkage and proteins also contain the same linkage .. considering that protein is a naturally occurring polymer Btw , not sure if this is the only similarity .. :D
They are both polymers.
No, not all polymers are man-made. Some polymers can be found in nature, such as proteins, cellulose, and DNA. These natural polymers have unique properties and functions in living organisms.