Polymer Chemistry

 

I would say that one of the subject that I have liked the most in my major is Polymer Chemistry, in this subject the plastics, resins and other polymers that are used in daily life are studied from a chemical and environmental perspective, describing the different methods with which these polymers are manufactured, their characteristics, properties, etc. And they try to find possible solutions for the environmental problem that its massive use supposes. In addition, we try to find possible solutions for the environmental problem caused by its massive use.

At the beginning of the course I believed that only the chemical aspects of the subject would be studied, but I was surprised to discover that contamination due to the massive use of these polymers is also studied, and I would say that is why I really like this subject. It is a very controversial and broad topic, but in which many solutions can be devised to implement in the future.

One of the things I liked to learn was about high-pressure polymers, which have multiple applications, such as polycarbonates are used in car parts and safety helmets, and aromatic polyamides are transformed into synthetic fibers to make bulletproof vests and fire-resistant clothing. Therefore, polymers are essential for human life today, but new ways to recycle them should be devised.

 

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