Latest/New Advanced Polymers

Bioplastics & Biopolymers

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA, PHB)

Bio-based Polyethylene (Bio-PE)

Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (Bio-PET)

Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

Polycaprolactone (PCL)

Starch-based polymers

High-Performance Engineering Polymers

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS)

Polyetherimide (PEI)

Fluoropolymers (PTFE, PVDF, FEP)

Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCP)

Polyamide-imide (PAI)

Specialty and Functional Polymers

Conductive polymers (e.g., PEDOT:PSS)

Shape memory polymers (SMP)

Self-healing polymers

High-impact modified polymers (e.g., impact-modified PVC)

Nanocomposite polymers (polymers reinforced with nanomaterials)

Advanced Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC)

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV)

Thermoplastic Olefins (TPO)

Mid-Age/Common Commercial Polymers

Polyolefins

Polyethylene (PE) — HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE

Polypropylene (PP)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Rigid PVC

Flexible PVC (plasticized)

Polyesters

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Polyamides (Nylons)

Nylon 6

Nylon 6,6

Acrylics

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

Polystyrene (PS)

General purpose PS

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Older / Traditional Polymers

Phenolic Resins (Bakelite)

Cellulose-based plastics

Cellulose nitrate (Celluloid)

Cellulose acetate

Polyurethane (PU)

Epoxy resins

Silicones (Polysiloxanes)

Natural rubber / Vulcanized rubber