Structure of Polymers

Polymers are macromolecular structures that are generated either synthetically or through natural processes. Cotton, silk, natural rubber, ivory, amber, and wood are a few materials that occur naturally with an organic macromolecular structure, whereas natural inorganic materials include quartz and glass. The other class of organic materials with a macromolecular structure is represented by synthetic polymers, which are generated through addition or chain growth polymerization, and condensation or radical initiated polymerization.