Atom-transfer radical polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000911",
  "term": "Atom-transfer radical polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A controlled radical polymerization technique that uses a reversible halogen atom transfer between a dormant species and a growing radical chain. This process allows for precise control over polymer molecular weight, polydispersity, and end-group functionality. It is a type of reversible-deactivation radical polymerization, often employing transition metal complexes as catalysts.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "reversible-deactivation radical polymerization",
    "deactivator",
    "initiating species",
    "inner-sphere electron transfer atom-transfer radical polymerization",
    "non-metal-mediated atom-transfer radical polymerization",
    "outer-sphere electron transfer ATRP"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1109 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/atom-transfer-radical-polymerization/"
}