Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Synthetic polymers - Coggle Diagram
Synthetic polymers
-
-
-
polypropylene
it is used in packaging, containers, car components, lab equipment, textiles and stationery
PVC, polyvinyl chloride, is widely used in construction because it is durable, cheap and easily manipulated (it can be softer and more flexible by the addition of plasticizers)
it is used in clothing and upholstery, electrical cable insulation, inflatable products
polystyrene is one of the most widely used plastics. It can't be biodegraded by microorganisms but it can be recycled
it is used in disposable cutlery, CD and DVD cases, packaging and foam drink cups. Polyester fabrics and fibres are extremely strong, durable,resistant to chemicals and wrinkle-resistant
-
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber, it is waterproof, stretchy and a good insulator
It is used in electrical insulation, car belts, scuba diving suits and orthopaedic braces
-
-
-
Man-made rubber, thanks to the process of vulcanisation, it has better flexibility, elasticity and durability
Plastics made of polymers offer many advantages, but they aren't biodegradable