Entanglement network

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003946",
  "term": "Entanglement network",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A temporary, physical network formed by the topological interconnections and entanglements of long polymer chains in a concentrated solution or melt. These transient junctions restrict chain movement and impart elastic properties to the material over short timescales. Unlike chemical crosslinks, entanglements can disentangle and reform, contributing to the viscoelasticity of polymer fluids.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1814 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/entanglement-network/"
}