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  1. Polymer - Wikipedia

    The starting point for the description of the structure of a polymer is the identity of its constituent monomers. Next, the microstructure essentially describes the arrangement of these monomers within …

  2. Polymer | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

    Polymer is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing innovative and significant advances in Polymer Physics, Chemistry, and Technology. We welcome submissions on polymer chemistry, …

  3. Polymer | Description, Examples, Types, Material, Uses ...

    Jan 12, 2026 · A polymer is any of a class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules, called macromolecules, which are multiples of simpler chemical units called monomers. …

  4. What Is a Polymer? - ThoughtCo

    May 16, 2025 · A polymer is a chemical compound with molecules bonded together in long, repeating chains. Because of their structure, polymers have unique properties that can be tailored for different …

  5. Polymer Fundamentals - Chemistry LibreTexts

    A common name for many synthetic polymer materials is plastic, which comes from the Greek word "plastikos", suitable for molding or shaping. In the following illustrated example, many monomers …

  6. Polymer chemistry - Wikipedia

    Polymers are high molecular mass compounds formed by polymerization of monomers. They are synthesized by the polymerization process and can be modified by the additive of monomers. The …

  7. Plastic - Polymers, Synthetic, Recycling | Britannica

    Jan 24, 2026 · Polymers are chemical compounds whose molecules are very large, often resembling long chains made up of a seemingly endless series of interconnected links.