Some polymers contain only one type of monomer as their building block; others, known as copolymers, may contain two or more different types of monomer. The OECD defines a polymer in more detail as: ...

This clip could lead into broader discussion of different polymers, their properties and uses. Students could work in groups to list all the uses for polymers in their everyday life.

Lead into broader discussion of different polymers, their properties and uses.

Researchers at University of Tsukuba, Japan, have developed a groundbreaking method for synthesizing polyaniline—a conductive polymer exhibiting golden luster—marking the first successful attempt ...

This is, however, not all they do: they investigate polymers in all their different facets – their production, their physical properties and their applications. This is because polymers are becoming ...