Critical oligomer degree of polymerisation for irreversible entry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002693",
  "term": "Critical oligomer degree of polymerisation for irreversible entry",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The minimum number of monomer units in an oligomer chain that allows it to irreversibly enter a growing polymer particle from the aqueous phase in emulsion polymerization. Below this degree of polymerization, oligomers may re-enter the aqueous phase or remain soluble. This value is influenced by the oligomer's hydrophobicity and the surfactant concentration.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2246 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/critical-oligomer-degree-of-polymerisation-for-irreversible-entry/"
}