Preferential sorption

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009378",
  "term": "Preferential sorption",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The phenomenon where one component of a mixed solvent system is adsorbed or absorbed by a polymer to a greater extent than the other components. This selective interaction can influence the conformation of the polymer chains and the overall properties of the polymer solution or gel. It is quantified by the preferential sorption coefficient.",
  "synonyms": [
    "selective sorption"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 59 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/preferential-sorption/"
}