Inverted core-shell particle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006063",
  "term": "Inverted core-shell particle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of multicomponent particle consisting of a core and a shell, where the material typically found in the shell of a conventional core-shell particle forms the core, and vice versa. For example, a hydrophobic polymer core might be surrounded by a hydrophilic polymer shell. This structure can alter the surface properties and compatibility of the particle with different media.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "multicomponent particle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2235 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/inverted-core-shell-particle/"
}