a. What are the current advancements of polymer technology? b. Are polymers today becoming more sophisticated in structure? Why or why not? c. What possible drawbacks do you foresee in polymer technology in the future? Provide a justification for your responses

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Q: What are the advancements of polymer technoloy?

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