Polymeric glasses

Polymeric glasses are a type of solid material made from polymers, which are large molecules composed of many repeated subunits. In their glassy state, these materials are rigid, transparent, and brittle, similar to traditional glass, but they are made from plastics like acrylic or polystyrene. Unlike crystalline solids, polymeric glasses have a disordered structure, giving them unique properties such as flexibility combined with clarity. They are used in applications like optical lenses, display screens, and packaging due to their durability, optical quality, and ease of manufacturing.