Polyvinyl Alcohol: Properties, Applications, and Importance Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a synthetic water-soluble polymer widely used in industrial, commercial, and research sectors due to its unique combination of properties. Unlike many other synthetic polymers, PVA is not synthesized through direct polymerization of its monomer (vinyl alcohol), but rather via hydrolysis of polyvinyl acetate. This distinct production process, along with its...