Zwitterionic polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012822",
  "term": "Zwitterionic polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer containing both positively and negatively charged groups within its repeating units, resulting in an overall neutral charge. These polymers exhibit unique properties, such as high hydrophilicity, resistance to protein adsorption, and tunable solubility. They are often used in biomedical applications and as antifouling coatings.",
  "synonyms": [
    "polymeric inner salt"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "ampholytic polymer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2006, 78, 2067. 'Terminology of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and of polymers containing ions (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 2074 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200678112067)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/zwitterionic-polymer/"
}