Products from Oil

Polymers

What is a Polymer?

Polymerisation  -  Ethene  -  Chemistry

Addition Polymers  -  Repeat Unit

Structure of Polymers  -  Thermosoftening  -  Thermosetting

Properties  and  Uses  of  Polymers

Disposal of Polymers  -  Biodegradable

 

Poly(ethenol)  -  Slime  -  Goretex  -  Thinsulate  -  Lycra

Kevlar  -  Teflon  -  Post-it  -  Dentistry

 

Smart Materials  -  Shrink-Wrap  -  Hydrogels  -  Packaging

 

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