Side-chain self-assembly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010845",
  "term": "Side-chain self-assembly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The spontaneous organization of polymer side chains into ordered, discrete, non-covalently bonded supramolecular structures. This process is driven by specific interactions between the side chains, such as hydrogen bonding, ionic interactions, or solvophobic effects, leading to a well-defined nanoscale morphology. The resulting structures can include lamellae, cylinders, or spheres, depending on the chemical nature and architecture of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 485 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/side-chain-self-assembly/"
}