Here at PopSci, we usually focus on the newest innovations in science and ... from the polymers. For example, Kevlar fibers are especially strong because all of the polymer chains align, one ...

The term polymer is often used to describe plastics, which are synthetic polymers. However, natural polymers also exist; rubber and wood, for example ... to the Polymer Science Learning Center.

Together with partners in Germany, China and Switzerland, the polymer fibers were characterized. The scientists have published their results in the journal Science ... for example in the textile ...