Does Polymer Chemistry Only Study Synthetic Materials?

💡 The Answer

• No, polymer chemistry also studies natural polymers like DNA and biological molecules.
• It also includes inorganic materials such as metals and ceramics with polymeric structures.
• However, the sub-discipline typically relates to synthetic and organic compositions.
• This means synthetic polymers are its primary focus, but not exclusive.
• The field bridges synthetic and natural macromolecular science.