Reversible chain deactivation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013502",
  "term": "Reversible chain deactivation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction in which a propagating polymer chain is converted into a dormant species that is unable to add monomer units. This process is reversible, allowing the dormant chain to be reactivated and resume propagation at a later time. The equilibrium between active and dormant species is a defining characteristic of reversible-deactivation radical polymerization, distinguishing it from conventional free-radical polymerization where termination is irreversible.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 82, 483. 'Terminology for reversible-deactivation radical polymerization previously called \"controlled\" radical or \"living\" radical polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2010)' on page 488 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-04-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reversible-chain-deactivation/"
}