https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2009.004
Published: Kem. Ind. 58 (10) (2009) 441–452
Paper reference number: KUI-04/2009
Paper type: Nomenclature note
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Definition of Terms Relating to Reactions of Polymers and to Functional Polymeric Materials, VII.2 (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)

V. Jarm

Abstract

Reactions of polymers, particularly polymers with functional groups (crosslinking, grafting, complexation, reactive blending, etc.) enable the preparation of polymeric materials of various properties (swelling, conductivity, photosensitivity, catalytic activity, etc.) and functions (superabsorber, ion-exchanger, polyelectrolyte, supporter, surfactant, compatibilizer, etc.). Such an interdisciplinary branch of polymer chemistry requires clear and unified terminology. The present IUPAC recommendations fulfill this demand with definitions of 64 general and specific terms divided into three sections: reactions involving polymers; polymer reactants and reactive polymeric materials; functional polymeric materials. The document will contribute to the proper scientific and technological understanding of the field.

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Keywords

polymer reactions, polymer reactants, reactive polymeric materials, functional polymers, functional polymeric materials