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Synthetic Polymers

Synthetic polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units, created through chemical processes rather than occurring naturally, and they form the basis of plastics, fibers, coatings, and numerous industrial materials. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry on synthetic polymers addres…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549

Overview

Synthetic polymers are large molecules composed of repeating structural units, created through chemical processes rather than occurring naturally, and they form the basis of plastics, fibers, coatings, and numerous industrial materials. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry on synthetic polymers addresses both environmental sustainability and industrial applications of these materials. One area of investigation involves developing biodegradable alternatives by modifying natural substances through graft copolymerization techniques, specifically combining gum Arabic with polyethylene glycol to produce polymers that can break down in the environment. Another focus examines the practical use of acrylate-based synthetic polymers in enhanced oil recovery, where these materials help improve the extraction efficiency of petroleum from underground reservoirs. This research matters because synthetic polymers are ubiquitous in modern life yet pose significant environmental challenges due to their persistence in ecosystems. Developing biodegradable variants addresses waste accumulation concerns, while optimizing polymer applications in energy extraction contributes to resource efficiency. The journal's coverage reflects both the need to mitigate the environmental impact of synthetic polymers and the continued importance of these materials in meeting industrial and technological demands across multiple sectors.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Zhe-Sheng Chen · United States Abel Jose de Sousa Costa Vieira · Portugal Amirhassan Amiri · Iran, Islamic Republic of

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