Polyester

Polyester is a category of polymers, or, more specifically condensation polymers, which contain the ester functional group in their main chain.

Related Topics:
Polymer - Condensation polymer - Ester - Functional group

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Although polyesters do exist in nature, polyester generally refers to the large family of synthetic polyesters (plastics) which includes polycarbonate and above all polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Related Topics:
Synthetic - Plastics - Polycarbonate - Polyethylene terephthalate

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PET is one of the most important thermoplastic polyesters.

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The first synthetic polyester, glycerine phthalate, was used in the First World War for waterproofing. Natural polyesters have been known since around 1830.

Related Topics:
Glycerine phthalate - First World War

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