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1
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natural polymers occur in nature and are synthesized by ____

A

cells

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2
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types of natural polymer

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polysaccharide

protein

polynucleotides

polyisoprene

polyester

lignin

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polyisoprene makes

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natural rubber

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polysaccharides make

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gums

gel-forming

structural (cellulose)

reserve of energy (amyloses, amylopectin, starches/glycogen)

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5
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polyester

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corks

suits

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problems with natural polymers

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not easily molded

hard to synthesize in the lab

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what is a synthetic polymer?

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synthesized by scientists

use known chem rxns. and processes

mostly made from organic s.m.

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petroleum

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gets refined into 90% fuel and 10% petrochemicals

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petrochemicals

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solvents

monomers (polymers)

other organic compounds

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10
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types of synthetic polymers

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plastic

fiber

film

elastomers

adhesives

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plastic definition

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material that can be heated & molded

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12
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2 types of plastic

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thermoplastic

thermoset resin

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thermoplastic

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can be reprocessed by reheating

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thermoset resin

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when heated and molded it chemically reacts to form a 3-D network

can’t be remolded upon reheating b/c won’t melt

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fibers

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polymers w/ high strength in one direction that can be processed into long strands

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uses of fibers

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textiles (relatively weak)

commercial monofilament fishing line (pull up to 80 miles long)

bulletproof vests (aramids)

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films

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polymers with 2-D strength

processed into thin flexible sheets

18
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examples of films

A

polyethylene

polyester

19
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elastomers

A

rubbery polymers w/ stretching ability

20
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examples of elastomers

A

polybutadiene

polyisoprene

golf balls, tires, latex gloves, rubber bands

21
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adhesives

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glues & sealants that are rubbery or hard after dry

22
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examples of adhesives

A

epoxies

polyvinyl alcohol

polycyanoacrylate

23
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why use synthetic polymers?

A

replacement of conventional materials

mostly organic (lower density compared to glass, metal, ceramics)

lighter, therefore higher strength to weight ratio

24
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pros of polymers

A

diff physical/mechanical properties, chemically resistant

made optically clear, translucent, opaque, textured, multicolored

takes less E to produce/lower mass/less s.m. needed

25
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protein

A

egg whites

gelatin

collagen/elastin

silk/wool

26
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lignin

A

binder that holds cellulose fibers together

cell walls

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