Initialisation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005864",
  "term": "Initialisation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process in chain polymerization where an active center is formed from an initiator or catalyst, which then adds to the first monomer unit. This step marks the beginning of the polymer chain growth. The efficiency of this process significantly influences the overall polymerization rate and the final polymer properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "reversible-addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization",
    "chain-transfer agent",
    "macro-chain-transfer agent",
    "macroinitiator",
    "reversible-deactivation polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1122 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/initialisation/"
}