Polymer gel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009174",
  "term": "Polymer gel",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A soft, viscoelastic material consisting of a crosslinked polymer network swollen with a liquid, typically a solvent. The polymer chains are interconnected, forming a three-dimensional structure that traps the liquid within its pores. Polymer gels exhibit properties of both solids and liquids and are used in applications such as superabsorbents and drug delivery.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "gel",
    "network"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1808 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymer-gel/"
}