Polymer complexation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009163",
  "term": "Polymer complexation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The reversible association of two or more polymer chains, or a polymer chain with smaller molecules or ions, through non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding, electrostatic forces, or hydrophobic interactions. This process leads to the formation of a polymer complex with distinct properties from the individual components. The stability of these complexes depends on factors like pH, temperature, and ionic strength.",
  "synonyms": [
    "polymer complex formation"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polymer-polymer complex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 893 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymer-complexation/"
}