Polymers are either natural or synthetic macromolecules composed of many repeating units (monomers) usually arranged in the form of a chain. Examples of polymers are silk, rubber, silicone, DNA ...

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For example, rigid plastic polymers (such as polycarbonates) are generally very strong but also tend to be brittle, whereas a flexible plastic such as polyethylene does not show the strength of a ...

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning ...