Radical ring-opening polymerization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009858",
  "term": "Radical ring-opening polymerization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of chain polymerization where a cyclic monomer undergoes ring-opening initiated by a free radical, forming a linear polymer chain. The radical center is regenerated at the end of each propagation step, allowing the chain reaction to continue. This process often involves the formation of a more stable radical intermediate after ring cleavage.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1104 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radical-ring-opening-polymerization/"
}