Polyacid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009094",
  "term": "Polyacid",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer containing multiple acidic functional groups along its chain, capable of donating protons in solution. These groups can be carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, or phosphoric acids. Polyacids exhibit polyelectrolyte behavior and are used in applications such as superabsorbent materials, ion-exchange resins, and drug delivery systems.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyelectrolyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2006, 78, 2067. 'Terminology of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and of polymers containing ions (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 2072 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200678112067)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyacid/"
}