Cation-activated-monomer polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001744",
  "term": "Cation-activated-monomer polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of activated-monomer polymerization where a cationic species activates the monomer, making it more susceptible to nucleophilic attack by the propagating chain end. This mechanism is common in the ring-opening polymerization of cyclic ethers and acetals. The propagating species is typically a neutral polymer chain with an active hydroxyl end group.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cationic activated-monomer polymerization"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "activated-monomer polymerization",
    "propagating species"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1132 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cation-activated-monomer-polymerization/"
}