Polymeric sol

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009193",
  "term": "Polymeric sol",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A colloidal dispersion where the dispersed phase consists of polymer particles or macromolecules suspended in a continuous liquid medium. These systems are typically stable and do not readily settle. Polymeric sols are precursors to polymeric gels and are used in coatings, adhesives, and drug delivery.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "sol",
    "macromolecule"
  ],
  "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 1806 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polymeric-sol/"
}