In situ composite formation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005740",
  "term": "In situ composite formation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A method for preparing a composite material by forming at least one of its constituent phases in the presence of the other pre-formed phase. For example, inorganic particles are synthesized from molecular precursors within an existing polymer matrix, or a polymer is synthesized within a pre-formed porous inorganic structure. This approach contrasts with mechanical blending, where separately prepared components are physically mixed.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "filler",
    "polymer composite"
  ],
  "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 1823 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/in-situ-composite-formation/"
}