Block copolymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001378",
  "term": "Block copolymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule composed of two or more polymeric blocks of different chemical compositions or constitutional units linked together. These blocks are joined by covalent bonds, forming a single polymer chain. The distinct chemical nature of the blocks often leads to microphase separation, resulting in ordered nanostructures.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "block",
    "block polymer",
    "constituent",
    "constitutional unit",
    "copolymer",
    "monomer",
    "sequence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2303 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/block-copolymer/"
}