Both are made from the linkage of repetitive units. In the case of polymers it is the repetition of monomer units (Styrene, ethylene, glycol, etc.) and for silica, it is the repetition of SiO4. Therefore the polymer has an organic backbone...

Handling functionalized silica is easy. Unlike polymer, it does not carry any static charge, which makes it easier to weigh and dispense. They can be wet or dry packed. For all functionalized silica gels with a moisture and/or air sensitive...