Term: polymer complexation
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.PT07142

Definition:
Process that results in the formation of a polymer–polymer complex or a complex composed of a polymer and a low-molar-mass substance.

Related Terms:
1) polymer–polymer complex (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04743).

Source: PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 893 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)

Citation: 'polymer complexation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.PT07142

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