Controlled cationic polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002527",
  "term": "Controlled cationic polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of chain polymerization where the growth of polymer chains proceeds via cationic active centers, but with a significantly reduced rate of termination and chain transfer reactions. This control leads to polymers with narrow molecular weight distributions and predictable end-group functionalities. The process often involves specific Lewis acid catalysts and carefully selected initiators to achieve living polymerization characteristics.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "controlled polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1130 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/controlled-cationic-polymerization/"
}