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What is the primary focus of polymer engineering?

The primary focus of polymer engineering is the design and analysis of polymer materials for various applications.

What are some key industries that rely on polymer engineering?

Automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and electronics industries rely on polymer engineering for developing new materials and products.

Explain the role of chemistry in polymer engineering.

Chemistry plays a crucial role in polymer engineering by understanding the structure, properties, and behavior of polymers at the molecular level.

What is the primary focus of polymer chemistry?

<p>Researching the structures and properties of polymers and macromolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-disciplines is polymer chemistry applicable to?

<p>Organic chemistry and physical chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material is NOT typically related to polymer chemistry?

<p>Metals and ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discovery led to the production of celluloid?

<p>The discovery of nitrocellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process greatly improved the properties of rubber (polyisoprene)?

<p>Heating with sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles and methods used within polymer chemistry applicable to?

<p>organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered nitrocellulose and its application in producing celluloid?

<p>Henri Braconnot and Christian Schönbein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the discovery of cellulose acetate in 1865?

<p>It was the first preparation of cellulose acetate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the vulcanization process discovered and what were its effects on rubber (polyisoprene)?

<p>The properties of rubber (polyisoprene) were found to be greatly improved by heating with sulfur, thus founding the vulcanization process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of commercial materials and products in everyday use that are made from synthetic polymers?

<p>plastics and rubbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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