POLYMERS
Polymers are macromolecules composed of one or more chemical units (known as monomers) that are repeated throughout the chain. Imagine, for instance, a pearl necklace: each one of the pearls would be a monomer, while the entire necklace is what is known as a polymer. Although we do not see them at first sight, polymers surround us in our daily lives. For example, polyurethane is one of the most versatile polymers and is used in everything from sports equipment, shoes or swimsuits to building large engineering structures. The clothes you are wearing surely include polyesters and polyamides; and polycarbonates are more than usual in canned food.