Intercalation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005926",
  "term": "Intercalation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reversible insertion of guest molecules or ions into the layered structure of a host material, without significantly altering the host's framework. This process often leads to changes in the host material's physical and chemical properties. It is a common phenomenon in polymer nanocomposites where polymer chains are inserted between layers of inorganic fillers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1985. 'Definition of terms related to polymer blends, composites, and multiphase polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2004)' on page 1991 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476111985)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intercalation/"
}