Polymer compatibilizer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009162",
  "term": "Polymer compatibilizer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance added to a blend of immiscible polymers to improve their interfacial adhesion and macroscopic properties. It typically consists of a block or graft copolymer that can interact favorably with both polymer phases. The compatibilizer reduces the interfacial tension between the phases, leading to a finer and more stable morphology.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "macromolecule",
    "additive",
    "block"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 901 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymer-compatibilizer/"
}