Degenerative chain-transfer radical polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013021",
  "term": "Degenerative chain-transfer radical polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of reversible-deactivation radical polymerization where chain transfer to a transfer agent is rapid and reversible, leading to a dynamic equilibrium between active and dormant polymer chains. This mechanism provides control over molecular weight and polydispersity. Iodine-transfer polymerization is a common example of this technique.",
  "synonyms": [
    "degenerate chain-transfer radical polymerization"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "reversible-deactivation radical polymerization",
    "degenerative chain transfer",
    "iodine-transfer polymerization",
    "organobismuthane-mediated radical polymerization",
    "organostibane-mediated radical polymerization",
    "organotellurium-mediated radical polymerization",
    "reversible-addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1112 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/degenerative-chain-transfer-radical-polymerization/"
}