The term "polymer" derives from Greek πολύς (polus) 'many, much', and μέρος (meros) 'part'. The term was coined in 1833 by Jöns Jacob Berzelius, though with a definition distinct from the modern IUPAC definition. T… See more

Polymers are of two types: naturally occurring and synthetic or man made.
Natural polymeric materials such as hemp, shellac, amber, wool, silk, and natural rubber have been used for centuries. A variety of other natur… See more

Polymerization is the process of combining many small molecules known as monomers into a covalently bonded chain or network. During the polymerization process, some chemical groups may be lost from each monomer. … See more