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: ...

Polymer Chemistry Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel ...

Polymer synthesis, also called polymerization, is the process by which monomers (small molecules) are covalently bonded to form a (usually long) polymer chain or network. Polyolefins are ...