polimèriques

Polimèriques is a term used in some Romance-language scientific literature to describe materials, properties, or processes related to polymers. In this usage, it covers substances whose structure is based on long-chain macromolecules formed from repeating units. As an adjective, it can modify materials such as films, fibers, coatings, or composites, and as a noun it may denote polymeric materials in general.

Polymers are characterized by molecular weight, architecture, crystallinity, and thermal behavior. Their properties are tuned by the choice of monomer, the length of the chains, branching, cross-linking, and the use of additives or fillers. Polimèriques can be linear, branched, or crosslinked, and they can be classified as thermoplastics (which soften with heat and can be remolded), thermosets (which form permanent networks), or elastomers (which are highly elastic).

Polymerization processes include addition (chain-growth) and condensation (step-growth). Common families include polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, polyurethanes, and polyacrylates; more specialized classes include polyimides, fluoropolymers, and biopolymers.

Applications span packaging, textiles, electronics, automotive, construction, and biomedical devices. Environmental considerations focus on recyclability, degradation, and the development of sustainable or biodegradable polimèriques.

Note: In English, the corresponding term is polymeric material or polymer-based material. Polimèriques is primarily a language-specific usage and is less common in English-language texts.