Star macromolecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011317",
  "term": "Star macromolecule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule characterized by multiple linear polymer chains, known as arms, covalently linked to a central core or branch point. The arms can be identical or different in chemical composition and degree of polymerization. This architecture results in a compact, spherical shape in solution, influencing its rheological and solution properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "branch point",
    "constitution",
    "degree of polymerization",
    "linear chain",
    "macromolecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2296 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/star-macromolecule/"
}