Surfmer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011684",
  "term": "Surfmer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A monomer molecule that possesses surface-active properties, meaning it can reduce the surface tension of a liquid. These monomers typically contain both a polymerizable group and a hydrophilic or hydrophobic moiety. Surfmers are used in emulsion polymerization to stabilize droplets and incorporate surface activity directly into the polymer chain.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2249 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/surfmer/"
}