Coordination polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002560",
  "term": "Coordination polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of chain polymerization where the propagating species is a monomer coordinated to a transition metal center. The monomer then inserts into the metal-polymer bond, leading to chain growth. This method is widely used for synthesizing polyolefins with specific stereoregularity, such as isotactic polypropylene.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "pseudo-ionic polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1136 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/coordination-polymerization/"
}