IMPACT OF POLYMER ON SOCIETY
Present day advancement in technology has enhanced good quality of life in the society. Polymer has played a greater role in this emerging advancement. These are evident in the modern sophisticated medical, transport, sensor and agricultural equipments now in the market which are made up of metals and modified polymers.
Plastic industry is making significant contribution to the economic development and growth of various key sectors in the country which includes Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Healthcare, Textiles, and FMCG etc. Its demand has been growing rapidly at ~10% p.a. to reach 9MnTPA by FY12. Current low levels of per capita consumption (7 Kgs) along with increased growth in end use industries could propel the growth of plastics in India further.
Engineering plastics currently hold a relatively smaller share in the industry with demand of ~470,000 TPA in FY11. However, with better functional properties and growth in end-use industries, the demand for engineering plastics is expected to grow at ~14% to reach ~800,000 TPA by FY17. India is currently net importer of engineering plastics; however, with the announced plans of certain companies, the extent of imports is expected to go down significantly.
FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) & SYNTHETIC RUBBERChandana R
FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP)
A type of plastic in which the strength of low strength plastic
material is increased by means of high strength of fibers.
COMPOSITION, USE, TYPES, PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS, ADVANTAGES, DIS-ADVANTAGES
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
A man-made rubber which is produced in
manufacturing plants by synthesizing it from petroleum and other minerals.
USES, PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS, ADVANTAGES, DIS-ADVANTAGES
Plastic industry is making significant contribution to the economic development and growth of various key sectors in the country which includes Automotive, Construction, Electronics, Healthcare, Textiles, and FMCG etc. Its demand has been growing rapidly at ~10% p.a. to reach 9MnTPA by FY12. Current low levels of per capita consumption (7 Kgs) along with increased growth in end use industries could propel the growth of plastics in India further.
Engineering plastics currently hold a relatively smaller share in the industry with demand of ~470,000 TPA in FY11. However, with better functional properties and growth in end-use industries, the demand for engineering plastics is expected to grow at ~14% to reach ~800,000 TPA by FY17. India is currently net importer of engineering plastics; however, with the announced plans of certain companies, the extent of imports is expected to go down significantly.
FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) & SYNTHETIC RUBBERChandana R
FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP)
A type of plastic in which the strength of low strength plastic
material is increased by means of high strength of fibers.
COMPOSITION, USE, TYPES, PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS, ADVANTAGES, DIS-ADVANTAGES
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
A man-made rubber which is produced in
manufacturing plants by synthesizing it from petroleum and other minerals.
USES, PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS, ADVANTAGES, DIS-ADVANTAGES
Plastics has been evolving now a days. Our lives has been filled with plastics. Almost all of our things are made of plastics but do you what it is and what it is made of?
One of the most common and widely used plastic is polyethylene or PE with the resin codes 2 and 4. It is mostly used as plastic bags, food wraps, bulletproof vest, pipes and so many more. Here is a little preview of polyethylene and what is its purpose in our daily lives.
What is polyethylene?
Its properties, structure and applications.
To improve the properties of rubber, Charles Good in 1839 compounded the raw rubber with some chemicals and heated to 100 - 140°C. Finally the compounded and vulcanized rubber is draw in the form of sheet by calendaring process.
Composite Materials: A composite material can be defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than those of the individual components used alone. The two constituents of a composite are a reinforcement and a matrix.
Matrix: The continuous phase is the matrix, made of polymer, metal, or ceramic.
Reinforcement: A strong, inert, woven and nonwoven fibrous material incorporated into the matrix to improve its mechanical and physical properties. For example, fibers, whiskers, particulate etc.
2011-2014 pass out batch from CIPET Lucknow . project work on portable pipe system ,which included pipe types , compounding , processing method , trouble shooting , and testing , .Thank you for watching.
Polyethylene is the most common plastic. Its global production is ca. 80 million tones.
Chemical Formula: (C2H4)nH2
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International Journal of Polymer Science & Engineering
is a peer-reviewed journal that covers all aspects of polymer science and engineering. Journal mainly focuses on polymerization techniques and recent advances of plastic engineering. It accepts both original research papers as well as comprehensive review articles.
Plastics has been evolving now a days. Our lives has been filled with plastics. Almost all of our things are made of plastics but do you what it is and what it is made of?
One of the most common and widely used plastic is polyethylene or PE with the resin codes 2 and 4. It is mostly used as plastic bags, food wraps, bulletproof vest, pipes and so many more. Here is a little preview of polyethylene and what is its purpose in our daily lives.
What is polyethylene?
Its properties, structure and applications.
To improve the properties of rubber, Charles Good in 1839 compounded the raw rubber with some chemicals and heated to 100 - 140°C. Finally the compounded and vulcanized rubber is draw in the form of sheet by calendaring process.
Composite Materials: A composite material can be defined as a combination of two or more materials that results in better properties than those of the individual components used alone. The two constituents of a composite are a reinforcement and a matrix.
Matrix: The continuous phase is the matrix, made of polymer, metal, or ceramic.
Reinforcement: A strong, inert, woven and nonwoven fibrous material incorporated into the matrix to improve its mechanical and physical properties. For example, fibers, whiskers, particulate etc.
2011-2014 pass out batch from CIPET Lucknow . project work on portable pipe system ,which included pipe types , compounding , processing method , trouble shooting , and testing , .Thank you for watching.
Polyethylene is the most common plastic. Its global production is ca. 80 million tones.
Chemical Formula: (C2H4)nH2
http://apps.kemi.se/flodessok/floden/kemamne_eng/polyeten_eng.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyethylene
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_are_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_polythene
International Journal of Polymer Science & Engineering
is a peer-reviewed journal that covers all aspects of polymer science and engineering. Journal mainly focuses on polymerization techniques and recent advances of plastic engineering. It accepts both original research papers as well as comprehensive review articles.
THE INFLUENCE OF SHAPE AND SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF METAL PARTICLES ON THE THE...IAEME Publication
In this paper, the effect of shape and spatial distribution of metal particles on the thermal conductivity of nickel-silicone composites is investigated to find out the optimum shape and spatial distribution of metal particles in polymer composites. Various finite element models with different particles shapes and arrangements are constructed to predict composite thermal conductivity.
Chemical lab report analysis of food additives by hplc and uv-visAwad Albalwi
Aims:
• To determine the concentration of some additives in various beverages and an unknown
sample using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• To use ultraviolet absorbance to measure the food additives caffeine and benzoic acid in
(non-diet) soft drinks, using Beer’s law and by solving simultaneous linear equations.
• To compare and contrast these two analytical methods as applied to the determination of
artificial sweetners.
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Synthesis of MWNTs, DWNTs and SWNTs buckypaper using triton x 100. and compar...Awad Albalwi
In this study buckypaper of MWNTs, DWNTs and SWNT have been synthesised using filtration of carbon nanotubes dispersed in 1% TritonX 100 as solvents. Dispersions were generated by pulse sonication of each single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) , Double wall carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) and Multi wall carbon nanotubes in TritonX solvent. Fist, sonication times were investigated for these CNTs to determine the optimum conditions for generating stable dispersions of carbon nanotubes. It was found that optimal dispersions could be generated using Trion X-100 solvent with all these carbon nanotube by using 30minute periods of pulse sonication. The Three buckypapers of MWNTs, DWNTs and SWNTs were produced by filtering dispersions of carbon nanotubes which had undergone 30 minutes of pulse sonication in TritonX100. Conductivity and measurements of the three buckypaper (SWNT,DWNT&MWNT) samples yielded average values of 14.24 , 23 and 19 Scm-1 respectively. Mechanical measurements were determined successfully . Homogeneity in the produced buckypapers were investigated confirming by scanning electron microscopy .
Understanding of Building materials, its behaviour and uses are extremely important for the students of Architecture and Interior Designing. Hence, I tried to introduce the 1st year students with the 1st building material they are going to learn in college, stone as a building material. The presentation covers almost all the factors related to this material class with a focus on the capability of 1st year students.
This work demonstrates mechanical properties and morphological of polymer Polyurethane and bio composite hydroxyapatite (PU/HA), it was used four types of experiment, the mechanical properties (tensile test, flexural test, impact test and the SEM). The samples were with the different filler loading (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 wt %) and with dimensions 15 x 13 x 3 mm were used. These are used in many biomedical and applications because if their bioactivity and because their mechanical properties can be adjusted to suit. Hydroxyapatite, with biocompatibility and bioactivity, has already been used in clinics for filling of bone defects due to its similar chemical composition and structure to the mineral phase of human bone, and it can form bone bonding with living tissue. Polyurethane is one of the most versatile polymers for many different applications because of its good biocompatibility and favorable mechanical properties. Polyurethanes are used extensively in the medical field as intravascular devices, ureteral stents, for meniscal reconstruction, cartilage and bone repair. These polymers have excellent mechanical properties; high elongation capacity, good abrasion resistance, high flexibility and hardness, and good biocompatibility. These polymers coating can improve the biocompatibility of by blocking the diffusion of poisonous elements from the metal into the body. For that ,the purpose from this article it will be the focus of improvement of the properties of PU-HA by using experiment , study and develop better to mechanical properties , by using several testing ways.
Main point of this slide
01. Introduction
02. There are some types of plastic materials such as
03. History
04. Organic Structure of Plastic
05. Mechanism of Organic Structure
06. The molecule Ethene
07. The molecule Polyvinyl chloride
08. Uses
09. Benefits
10. Uses Statistics
11. Pollutants of plastic
12. Disadvantage of plastic
13. Plastic Waste management
14. Alternative of Plastic
15. Conclusion
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Investigation of mechanical properties on vinylester based bio composite with...eSAT Journals
Abstract In the present work an attempt has been made to develop Bio-composite Material using raw dupion silk fiber reinforced vinylester matrix in addition with gelatin as filler material with varying percentage using hand lay-up method. The experiments namely tensile, flexural and hardness test were conducted on the standard samples prepared. An appreciable improvement was found in the mechanical properties of the Bio-composite, which can be used for variety of applications in the human bone replacement. The biocomposites were prepared in varying percentage of filler addition (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) and different mechanical tests (tensile, flexure and hardness) were conducted on the samples prepared as per ASTM standards. According to literature survey the human femur bone with tensile strength for female is 30.08±7.96MPa. In this work it was found that tensile strength of 30% gelatin filled with Dupion silk fiber reinforced vinylester bio-composite material is 26.86 MPa. Keywords: Implantation, Bio-composite, Dupion Silk Fiber, Gelatin.
Three new heteroleptic dithiocarbamate complexes with formula [M(Phen-dione)(Fcdtc)]PF6 (where M ¼
Ni(II) Ni-Fc, Cu(II) Cu-Fc) and [Co(Phen-dione)(Fcdtc)2]PF6 (Co-Fc) (Fcdtc ¼ N-ethanol-Nmethylferrocene
dithiocarbamate and Phen-dione ¼ 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione; PF6
− ¼
hexafluorophosphate) were synthesized and characterized using microanalysis
Crystal Structure, Topological and Hirshfeld Surface Analysis of a Zn(II) Zwi...Awad Albalwi
Abstract: A mononuclear Zn(II) complex of (Zn(H2L) (CH3OH) Cl2
) (1) has been synthesized by using
a nonlinear optically active Zwitterionic Schiff base which is 4-((2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)
amino) benzoic acid (H2L). Complex 1 has been structurally analyzed by FTIR and UV spectroscopy,
TGA, Powder-XRD and single crystal X-ray diffraction. X-Ray crystallographic studies revealed Zn(II)
complex crystallizes in a P21/c space group and exists in a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry
(τ = 0.68).
What evidence is there for water on mars 2009Awad Albalwi
Historical background and definition.
evidence(1) - sulphate salt .
evidence(2) - Sheet of water ice
evidence(3) – New deposits in craters
evidence(4) - Water-ice clouds
evidence(5) - Vapour water over the polar cap
Evidence (6)- Water vapour over the four big volcanoes
Application of Statistical and mathematical equations in Chemistry -Part 6Awad Albalwi
Application of Statistical and mathematical equations in Chemistry Part 6
Strong Acid and Base Titrations, Weak Acid and Strong Base Titration, Strong Acid and Weak Base Titrations ,Precipitation
Percentage calculation
Application of Statistical and mathematical equations in Chemistry -Part 6Awad Albalwi
Application of Statistical and mathematical equations in Chemistry Part 6
Strong Acid and Base Titrations .Weak Acid and Strong Base Titration ,Strong Acid and Weak Base Titrations ,Precipitation
Percentage calculation
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
Nutraceutical market, scope and growth: Herbal drug technologyLokesh Patil
As consumer awareness of health and wellness rises, the nutraceutical market—which includes goods like functional meals, drinks, and dietary supplements that provide health advantages beyond basic nutrition—is growing significantly. As healthcare expenses rise, the population ages, and people want natural and preventative health solutions more and more, this industry is increasing quickly. Further driving market expansion are product formulation innovations and the use of cutting-edge technology for customized nutrition. With its worldwide reach, the nutraceutical industry is expected to keep growing and provide significant chances for research and investment in a number of categories, including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal supplements.
Richard's aventures in two entangled wonderlandsRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
Chloroplasts: Organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plants.
Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
Plasmids: Small, circular DNA molecules found in bacteria and some eukaryotes.
Features: Can carry antibiotic resistance genes and can be transferred between cells through processes like conjugation.
Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Toxic effects of heavy metals : Lead and Arsenicsanjana502982
Heavy metals are naturally occuring metallic chemical elements that have relatively high density, and are toxic at even low concentrations. All toxic metals are termed as heavy metals irrespective of their atomic mass and density, eg. arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, thallium, chromium, etc.
Comparative structure of adrenal gland in vertebrates
Impact of polymer on society
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IMPACT OF POLYMER ON SOCIETY
INTRODUCTION:
Present day advancement in technology has enhanced good quality of life in the society.
Polymer has played a greater role in this emerging advancement. These are evident in the
modern sophisticated medical, transport, sensor and agricultural equipments now in the market
which are made up of metals and modified polymers. Substitution of damage human parts with
polymer, i.e. prostatic limbs, knee, implant and the new era of drug delivery. Polymers are now
modified by chemist and these modifications alter their physical and chemical properties for
various societal needs such as sensors. These sensors are use in environmental monitoring for
toxic gases, pollutant in river and portable water. The sensors are also used in process plants for
quality control.
Recent revolution in production of batteries is made possible by polymer -electrolyte. Low and
high powered dry batteries are now available for outer space use. International space stations
now use dry polymer electrolyte batteries for its operation. In this essay positive and negative
impact of polymer on society will be discussed. The topic will be divided into several sections
taking into account different function of polymer: the use of polymer in medicine, the use of
polymer in sensor, the use of polymer in agriculture and the use of polymer in transportation.
1- POSITIVE IMPACT
1-1 -MEDICAL AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS:
Polymer, natural or manmade have long been used to supplement or replace human body parts
such as breast, knee, hip, joint, and dental structures.[1] These replacements have improved
quality of life of patient and humanity. Man made polymers such as polyethylene (PE)
polyurethane (PU) polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyacetal (PA) polylactic acid (PLA),
polypropylene (PP), Polysulfone (PS) and host of others in table 1 have been used to replace
hard and soft tissues as in (figure 1).
Many polymer composite materials are now used in various medical applications as a result of
their availablability in a wide variety of compositions and forms (, fibers, solids ,fabrics and gel).
They also may be fabricated into complex structures and shapes. Polymer materials offer
desired high strength and bone like elastic properties hence they have been used for bone plate
applications, and intralmedullary nails
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Intramedullary nails or rods made of CP/PEEK are sometimes used to fix the bone fractures
,such as , fracture of femoral neck or inter-trochanteric bone fracture. They are inserted into the
intramedullary cavity of the bone and screws are used ti fix it into position (fig. 1) [1]
Replacement of the total disc (nucleus and annulus) using an artificial disc are used to treat
Problems related to intervertebal discs. “The method require duplication of the natural structure,
significant durability to last longer than 40 years, and ease and safety during implant placement
or removal”. [1]
Table.1polymer material are use in medical applications.
Joint Replacement
Joint makes the movement of the body and its parts possible. Many joints in the body permit free
movement .and this gives us ablity to perform various physical activities in our daily life.
Total Hip Replacement (THR):
THR is a common man-made joint in people beings. A bio-mechanics based design. involve of
a cup type ace tabular part, and a femoral part whose head is fit into the ace tabular cup, there
by enabling joint articulations.
Total knee replacement (TKR)
degeneration and injuries of Knee occur more often than the majority of other joints. A typical
TKR involve of tibial and femoral (Fig. 1). The femoral part rubs on the tibial part. The
materials have used for femoral parts are predominantly Ti and Co-Cr alloys . The tibial parts
are made of polymer “UHMWPE” included a metallic tibial tray.
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Bone replacement :
Synthetic bone grafts fill are used for replacing fractured bones. The material are strong and
stiff, and capable of bonding to bones. PE is biocompatible usage in hip and knee joint
replacements. PE has been reinforced using HA particles for synthetic bone grafting. Prostatic
leg and harm are now made PE which has also been reinforced by HA (Figure 2).
Dental applications:
Dental treatment such as filling cavities, replacing teeth. A large variety of materials are used
in dental treatments such as cavity lining, cavity filling , luting, endodontic crown and bridge,
prosthetic, preventive, orthodontic and periodontal treatment of teeth. BIS-GMA a dental
composite resin has been used during dental surgery.
Many different types of implants which are polymer made are used to correct tissue deformities
or congenital and acquired defects. Functions; of tissue implant include fill the space; enclose,
store, mechanical support and scaffold for tissue growth. Bulk space filler are mainly SR, PE
and PTFE.
Urethra, prosthesis, Catheters and Sutures:
Some Urethra have made of PTPE ,PVC , SR and PE . Polyester fibre rein enforced with glycol
methacrylates urethra is currently being used in most hospital in developed countries. Catheters
is also made of PU and SR.
Drug Delivery:
Recent Innovation in drug delivery system has been made possible as a result of current
development in polymer research. Drugs are carried within polymer or encircle in a polymer
matrix while the drug diffuses into tissues. I, 2 propylene glycol have been used for drug delivery
Vascular Graft:
Many synthetic vascular grafts are made of PET, PTFE and PU. They are used in diameter
blood vessels replacements.
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Medical Instrumentation:
Medical instruments, such as ,MR and CT are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer
composite. This material is used for making, , surgical clamp , X- ray films and head rest
frames .
From the above applications, it is evident that the quality of life of the society will be immproved
and future generation of the society to come will still benefit from the advancement in medcine
brought by current advancement in polymer. research. Medical advancement, such as
immediate health care delivery, easy access to medical attention by those who are
incapacitated, various aliment are now cured as a result of better drug delivery brought by
polymer. better dental treatment, good medical instrument for pathological examination and easy
movment for disable when polymer composite replaces the damaged part of the body.
Figer1:Variose applications of different polyner composite biomaterials.[1]
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Figure .2 : Prostatic leg are made PE which .[1]
2-1-TRANSPORT:
Batteries:
Passenger cars and light-duty and heavy duty vehicle requires power for operation. Fuel cell
mainly made of polymers has been developed for energy efficiency as well as to address the
problem of environmental burning of fossils fuel.[2,3].
Tyers:
Passenger cars and all other moving vehicles require tyres for movement. Natural and synthetic
rubbers are in equal proportion in production of tiers. Butadiene alkenes hydrocarbon, styrene
and isoprene are the monomers used in production of tyres. They are bases for synthetic rubber
compound in tires. Polymerisation of butadiene and styrene gives polybutadiene rubber.[4]
From transport application above, polymer composite now makes transpotation easier and
cheaper for the society. Car batteries and tyres are now mass produced, quality improved and
this reduced enviromental polution in the society.
3-1- PACKAGING:
Polysacharide based biopolymer are now being used as packaging materials, These include
starch , pullulan and chitosan. LDPE blends were made into the bags for rubbish or groceries.
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polysaccharide have been used for food packaging application while poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)
has been used as fast food conttaniers [5].
From the above, Polymer packaging now makes storage of food and goods more efficent for the
society.Polymer packaging now replace metal packageing which can be corroded and poisnous
4-1-REINFORCED PLASTIC AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDING:
Our culture heritage can be preserved by reinforced plastic cause conventional rehabilitation
methods does not contribute to a long term tough solution to preservation our historic building.
Carbon fibre with polymer has used to maintain historic buildings, monuments and bridges of
historic importance,
Reinforced plastics can be contributed to keep our cultural inheritance. worldwide historic
buildings, civil engineering constructions and monuments are steady decaying and in
earthquakes, some suffer extremely damage. For instance , of the many damages suffered in
26 /9/ 1997 by the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi in the disastrous earthquake , definitely,
the great devastation was the falling down of the parts of the vaulting in the Upper Church.
These were replaced with frescoes by Giotto (1267 - 1337) and Cimabue (1240 – 1302) . [6].
From the above, Polymer composite now play a role in preservation of our historic buildings for
the future generation of the society
5-1-AGRICULTURE:
Polymers of different grades have used in restrained release of nutrient and pesticides, seed
coating ,soil conditioning, and plants protection. Degradable plastic has also used as container
of planting and mulches. Polymer used for mulches and planting container are polyvinyl alcohol
, PVC and poly ethylene –co- acrylic acid.
In control released of agriculture chemical, the polymer controls the rate of mobility , delivery
and period effectiveness period of the chemical elements. Starch, Cellulose, chitin, lignin and
alginic acid are among of the natural polymer used as control release. Planting container are
mainly made of polycaprolactone [5].
From the above,polymer has enabled better production of quality agricultural food to the
society. It has also increased quantity of food production.
5-1-SENSORS APPLICATION:
Polymer has found a place in electronic measuring devices, such as gas sensor, pH and alcohol
sensor. This is possible because the physical and chemical properties of polymers that can be
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modified by the chemists over a wider range of characteristics for various sensor needs (Table
1) . Conducting polymers have used as immobilising material or a coating surface of
electrodes. Polyacetylene is known as the first polymer for conducting and when exposed to
iodine vapour, its conductivity is enhanced. Charge transfer happens from chain of
polyacetylene and other heterocyclic conducting polymer to iodine. The charge carriers are
smooth to transport along the chine of the polymer to create metallic behaviour and this
made them to be used in gas sensor. A polypyrrole –PVA composite has been found to posses’
ammonia sensing capacity because polypyrrole undergo reversible redox reaction.[7, 8].
A non polymer can also be used for specific receptor agent on the sensor device.
Phthaocyamine has been used as coating for QCM sensor used as ehanol sensor. Methacrylic
polymers have been used for receptor agent for nucleotides, amino acid and herbicide sensor
Conducting and non conducting polymers have been used in biosensor. Biosensor transfers
biological reactions into the electrical signals. It has been extensively used in, environmental
,medical diagnostics and pollution control. Polymers used in application of various sensors are
summarised in (table 2).
From the above, polymer has improved the quality of sensing apparatus such as gas, alcohol,
and chemical sensor used by the society. The sensors enabled society to monitor environmental
pollution and some chemical which are deleterious to the society
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6.1 COMMUNICATION:
In spite of the fact that a majority of plastic and polymers are incapable to conduct electricity,
their insulation properties are utilised in communication industries.
From the above , polymer has improved the standard and efficiency of communication in the
society as a result of better insulation it provides to both underground and aerial cables used in
telecommunication, broadband and radio equipments.
7-1-Space Application :
Most present day batteries are mainly made with composite polymer material, solid polymer
electrolyte and polymer alloyed materials. They are miniaturised in various shapes and most a
times reduced weight. Photovoltic solar array are also made up of polymer derivatives.
European launchers, for instance (ARIANE 1-4) has used batteries for suppling of electricity.
Requirements of Low energy admitted the use of batteries and photovoltaic solar arrangement
in orbital space craft. Fuel cell systems (FCS) have obviously performance and weight
advantages compared to batteries during the European Space Station Columbus and the
manned re-entry vehicle Hermes, ..[9].
From the above, polymer has improve space research which help the society to predict weather.
2- NEGATIVE IMPACT :
1-POLLUTION :
Discarded plastics or polymer are an important pollutant of sea marine of New Zealand,
Southern high lands, Australia and oceanic waters. Some of the environmental impacts include:
death and debilitation of wildlife through entanglement and ingestion, reductions in quality of life
and reproductive performance, hazards to shipping and possibly health, and a vector for the
introduction of alien toxin that may endanger island ecosystems or traditional seafood resources.
Indiscriminate disposal of plastic by vessels at sea are blamed. for the pollution. However,it has
been realised that much shoreline litter came from urban area showing inadequate disposal
practices by recreational visitors. High quantities of plastic litter on shorelines of the area
indigate this could be to the detrimental to tourism.
Plastics is indispensable to modern life. Unfortunately, ever expanding demand for plastic
products have created a global environmental nuisance The world is now aware the plasticis
needs a long term monitoring of the general of coastal oceanic water.[10].
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From the above, some plastic are not degradable for a long time and thereby causing some
environmental hazards. This has negative impact on the society because it affects land use,
dangerous to marine life and food resources.
CONCLUSION
Polymers wide mutifuctionality leads to many differences in applications of polymer in medicine,
transportation and specialised area as chemical and biological sensors. This essay
demonstrate the multifunctionality of polymer for the benefit of the society.
In medicine, medical practices utilises a number of polymer devices and implants to restore the
function of degenerated tissue or organs. Implants such as sutures,bone plate,joint replacement,
ligaments and vascular graft have been discussed, While devises such as pace maker, artificial
heart, blood tubes are currently been used on patient in hospitals..
Using polymer as a receptor material or one of the component of the response layer in chemical
or biological sensor leads to a variety of possible applications in sensor devices, This is possible
because the polymers are tailored or modified for a particular properties. Thin film deposition of
polymer and development of more specific and active sensor polymer will lead to miniature
sensors arry which can be used as electronic nose and tongue.
Solid polymer fuel cell has been made for international space station and fuel cells for
automotive application is now commercialised..Naturer rubber and other polymers have been
extensively used for the production of different Tyers used in auto mobiles
Reinforced plastics have helped preservation of historic building in Europe and other developed
countries. Polymeric material are used to reinforced structures with less damage to existing
structure than reinforcement using steel bars..
Polymeric materials such as plastics have been a source of pollution in Oceania shores of New
Zealand, Australia and pacific highlands. This is likely to worsen unless there is public
awareness of clean pacific waterways.
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