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Jakub Novak is a polymer chemist at a specialty manufacturing company, where he develops elastomer and industrial coating formulations. He earned a master’s degree in polymer chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Novak focuses his day-to-day bench work on the properties of synthetic rubbers and protective films.

Four Factors That Affect Elasticity of Materials Physics
How to Harden Rubber: Vulcanization and Beyond Chemistry
What Is Green Plastic? Bio-Based vs. Biodegradable Environment
Why Are Plasticizers Added to Polymers?Chemistry
What Is SEBS? Properties, Structure, and Applications Chemistry
Which Type of Elastomeric Material Has the Highest Viscosity?Chemistry
What Is Black Iron Oxide and Is It Safe?Chemistry
Why Is Plastic So Difficult to Recycle?Environment
What Is Polymer Engineering and What Do Engineers Do?Physics
Is Glass a Polymer? Explaining the Key Differences Chemistry
How to Make a Sodium Ion Battery Chemistry
Are Polymers Ductile? The Science of Plastic Deformation Physics
Is Nylon a Plastic? Explaining Its Chemical Identity Chemistry
Is Leather a Polymer? Explaining Its Chemical Structure Chemistry
Is Casein Plastic Biodegradable? The Science Explained Chemistry
What Are Drying Oils and How Do They Work?Chemistry
Is Epoxy Resin Recyclable? The Science Explained Chemistry
Is Nylon Amorphous or Crystalline?Chemistry
Is Polycarbonate a Polymer? Its Structure and Properties Chemistry
Is Rubber Mulch Safe for Playgrounds?Safety
How Strong Is Polymer? From Molecules to Materials Chemistry
What Are Phosphorescent Materials and How Do They Work?Physics
What Is Polymer Science? The Study of Macromolecules Chemistry
Is Polychloroprene a Polymer?Chemistry
What Forces Cause Polyethylene to Be a Solid Material?Physics
What Is Aramid? Its Chemistry, Properties, and Uses Chemistry
What Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Made From?Chemistry
What Is Polyamide Made Of? From Monomers to Applications Chemistry
What Is Nylon 12? Properties, Uses, and Applications Chemistry
Is Polyurethane a Thermoplastic or Thermoset?Chemistry