Polymer gel particle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009175",
  "term": "Polymer gel particle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A particle of a polymer gel that is discrete and non-aggregated, existing as part of a dispersed system. These particles are composed of a cross-linked polymer network swollen with a solvent, giving them both solid-like and liquid-like properties. Their size can range from nanometers (nanogels) to micrometers (microgels), influencing their application in drug delivery, sensors, and rheology modification.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2231 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymer-gel-particle/"
}