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Jakub Novak Page 2

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.

How Strong Is Polymer? From Molecules to Materials
What Is Polymer Science? The Study of Macromolecules
Is Polychloroprene a Polymer?
What Is Aramid? Its Chemistry, Properties, and Uses
What Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Made From?
What Is Polyamide Made Of? From Monomers to Applications
What Is Nylon 12? Properties, Uses, and Applications
Is Polyurethane a Thermoplastic or Thermoset?
Does Plastic Come From Trees? The History of Cellulose
What Is Wheat Plastic and How Is It Made?
Is Fiberglass a Polymer? Explaining Its True Nature
What Is Nylon Polymer? Its Structure, Properties, and Uses
What Is Nylon 6? Its Chemistry, Properties, and Uses
What Is PVDF Material? Properties, Structure, and Uses
What Is Carbon 60? Structure, Properties, and Uses
Is Polystyrene Amorphous or Crystalline?
What Is Polyimide? Its Structure, Properties, and Uses
What Chemical Processes Are Used to Make Disposable Diapers?
What Is a Fluoropolymer? Properties, Types, and Uses
What Is a Double Base Propellant?
What Are Molecular Sieve Binders For?
What Is an Ionomer? Structure, Properties, and Uses
What Is Polyurea? The Chemistry and Its Key Advantages
How Does an Elastomer Function in a Coating?
What Is Foam Made Of? From Materials to the Chemical Process
Is Hemp Plastic Biodegradable?
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol Biodegradable?
What Chemicals Are in Paper? From Fibers to Additives
Is Non-Stick Coating Toxic? The Science Explained
Is Nylon BPA Free? A Look at the Science