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Abstract:- Polymers are a class of materials composed In the 1950s and 1960s, scientists began to develop
of large molecules made up of repeating subunits. They new classes of polymers, such as polypropylene and PET,
have become ubiquitous in our daily lives, with that were more resistant to heat, chemicals, and other
applications in various industries such as packaging, environmental stresses. These polymers were used in a
automotive, electronics, aerospace, and biomedical. wide range of applications, including food packaging,
Polymers have several advantages over traditional automotive parts, and textiles.
materials, including low cost, lightweight, and
flexibility. The use of nanocomposites has further In the 1970s and 1980s, researchers began to focus on
enhanced the properties of polymers, allowing them to developing new polymer blends and composites that
be used in more demanding applications. Despite these combined the properties of different polymers. For
advantages, there are still challenges and limitations in example, polycarbonate/ABS blends were used to make
polymer science, such as the need for more sustainable impact-resistant automotive parts, while carbon fiber-
and eco-friendly materials and the development of more reinforced polymers were used in aerospace applications.
efficient recycling methods. Ongoing research and
development in polymer science promise to bring new In recent years, there has been a growing interest in
advancements and applications in the future. developing new polymers that are more sustainable and
environmentally friendly. This has led to the development
Keywords:- Polymer, polymer science, properties, polymer of new biodegradable polymers, such as polylactic acid
Nanocomposites, AI-based chatbot, ChatGPT, Artificial (PLA), and the use of renewable feedstocks, such as plant-
Intelligence, polymer applications. based materials, to produce polymers.
The history of polymers can be traced back to the There are many different types of polymers, each
19th century when scientists began to study natural with its unique properties and applications. Here are some
polymers such as rubber, cellulose, and proteins. The first of the most common types of polymers:
synthetic polymer, Bakelite, was invented by Belgian
chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907. Bakelite was a Thermoplastics: These are polymers that can be melted
thermosetting plastic that could be molded into various and reformed multiple times without undergoing any
shapes and was used in a variety of industrial and consumer significant chemical change. Examples include
applications. polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and PVC.
Thermosets: These are polymers that undergo a
The development of new synthetic polymers chemical change when they are heated, which causes
accelerated in the mid-20th century, driven in part by the them to harden and become infusible. Examples include
demand for new materials in World War II. Nylon, Bakelite and epoxy resins.
invented in 1935 by Wallace Carothers at DuPont, was one Elastomers: These are polymers that can stretch and
of the first commercially successful synthetic polymers. return to their original shape. Examples include natural
Other important polymers that were developed during this rubber and synthetic rubber such as neoprene and
period include polyethylene, polystyrene, and PVC. silicone rubber.