Biopolymers and Bioplastics

Polymer Science and Applications

Polymer science is a research area of ​​materials science that mainly deals with synthetic polymers such as plastics and elastomers. Polymer science also includes researchers from multiple fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering. Polymers are made from biological material and are the basis of many mineral and man-made materials. Due to their diverse properties, man-made and natural polymers play an essential and ubiquitous role in everyday life. Biomedical applications of polymers include the development of prosthetic materials, bandages, dental materials, and other disposable items. Polymers are also used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, contact lenses and intraocular lenses, among others. Industrial market applications for polymers include automotive parts, fighter jet windshields, pipes, tanks, packaging materials, insulation, wood substitutes, adhesives, composite matrices, and elastomers.