Term: polymer functionalization
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.PT07145

Definition:
Introduction of desired chemical groups into polymer molecules to create specific chemical, physical, biological, pharmacological, or other properties.

Source: PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 894 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)

Citation: 'polymer functionalization' 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.PT07145

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