Artificial polymers firmly entered our life

Artificial polymers are materials and substances obtained by deep synthesis from one or more substances. Most often, one component is taken as a basis, various additives are added to it and the output has a completely new product with unique properties. This happens because changes occur at the molecular level, creating a new macromolecule.

Artificial polymers are divided into biopolymers and synthetic polymers. The basis of both kinds is carbon. This is a molecule that is modified to give it new qualities. Biopolymers are obtained by modification, that is, giving the initial substance the missing properties. Basically, this is done to give the material a ductility or strength. An example is the preparation of a polymer called "celluloid", which is made from natural raw materials - cellulose (it is itself a natural polymer), then it goes for fabrication. Synthetic species are obtained in two technological ways. These are methods of polymerization and polycondensation. They allow to get new substances from nitrogen, oil gas, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. In this way, polypropylene is produced - it is a polymer that is used in almost all areas of human activity.

Artificial polymers have become widespread in industry and in everyday life. These materials are durable, durable, elastic, relatively cheap compared to natural materials. The word "natural" gradually becomes
A certain symbol, which significantly increases the cost of the finished product. Many believe that natural materials guarantee quality and environmental friendliness. However, few people think about how in fact receive artificial polymers. Examples of such materials show that most of them are produced from natural raw materials using synthetic additives. The natural raw materials for all mankind are not enough.

Artificial polymers under the names "silicone" and "latex" are actively used in medicine and cosmetology. Of them, implants are made, they are used in the manufacture of medical equipment, care products and other things.

Artificial polymers in the form of plastic are used in the automotive industry, for the production of household and electronic equipment and much more. Many items in our houses are made of plastic: decoration materials, household items, toys. All these things can be both environmentally safe, and represent a certain danger to life. It depends on the quality of the material. The fact is that the very basis for creating a polymer is inert from the point of view of ecology. But technological additives: various antioxidants, stabilizers, dyes and so on - can be harmful to health. They can cause allergic reactions or poisoning. Therefore, the plastic thing is chosen by smell. A quality polymer has no smell.