About Polymer Synthesis

The synthesis of polymers includes chemically joining many monomers together to form a large chain or network. Depending on the type of link between the monomer units, different chemistries can be used, for example, free-radical polymerization.

It depends. Some polymers are simply used to encapsulate active ingredients to help them reach their destination before release. More advanced applications utilize polymers to achieve a controlled, steady release of active ingredients for a specific duration of time.

Many types of polymers are used in medical devices. For example, long-term implantable devices can be made from PET or polyurethane. Short-term implants can be made from degradable polymers. Soft contact lenses and some injectables include hydrogel materials. The applications are endless.

Polymers offer many features critical for medical needs such as implants, sutures and injectables. They can be soft and flexible or hard and rigid. They can have long-term stability or degrade and be reabsorbed by the surrounding tissue. These properties can’t be attained using other types of materials.

Biocompatible polymers share both properties of synthetic (man-made) and natural polymers, making them efficient for use in close connection with the human body. For example, these polymers are often found in medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Biocompatible polymers can treat or substitute tissues, organs and functions within the body.

Biodegradable polymer applications include short-term implants, sutures and drug delivery devices, which all require reabsorption over time. These polymers can also replace conventional plastic polymers to reduce the environmental impact of waste.

Biodegradable polymers are found throughout the pharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetic industries. Biodegradable polymers break down over time through water, microorganisms and enzymes. Because of this property, they’re useful in applications such as sutures, controlled drug delivery and implants.

Smart polymers can respond to external stimuli or environmental changes such as temperature, pH, magnetism, electricity and light. Currently, scientists are researching how to use these polymers for advanced drug delivery, tissue engineering and artificial muscles.

Biodegradable polymers breakdown over time. This can happen through water or by microorganisms and enzymes. Examples of synthetic biodegradable polymers include polyanhydrides, polyorthoesters, polylactide. Examples of naturally occurring polymers include polysaccharides or proteins.

At Chempilots we offer services to synthesize, develop and manufacture custom biodegradable polymers for use in medical device, drug delivery, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and other applications.

Synthetic polymers are prepared by humans through various processes. This means they don’t occur naturally. A few examples of synthetic polymers include plastics such as PE, PET and PVC. Chempilots develops synthetic polymers such as those used in soft contact lenses and adhesives

Through custom polymer synthesis, we can help you specify, develop and characterize your custom polymer. The custom polymer synthesis process includes complete polymer development through to final delivery, including research and polymer analysis. It’s a full-service polymer development process, helping you save time, costs and resources.

Polymer synthesis is the process of making polymers, large molecules consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units (monomers) chemically bonded together.