Ionic aggregates in an ionomer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006105",
  "term": "Ionic aggregates in an ionomer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Regions within an ionomer where ionic groups cluster together due to electrostatic interactions, forming distinct microphases separate from the nonpolar polymer backbone. These aggregates are responsible for many of the unique physical and mechanical properties of ionomers, such as enhanced toughness and thermal stability. The size and distribution of these aggregates depend on the ion content and temperature.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "ionomer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2006, 78, 2067. 'Terminology of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and of polymers containing ions (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 2071 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200678112067)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ionic-aggregates-in-an-ionomer/"
}