Polymeeri

Polymeeri is a hypothetical class of polymer-based materials defined by a modular, reconfigurable network in which small, interchangeable monomer units assemble into three-dimensional frameworks through a combination of covalent bonds and dynamic non-covalent interactions. The concept emphasizes tunable properties achieved by controlling crosslink density and reversible bonding, enabling adaptability in stiffness, permeability, or shape in response to stimuli.

Structure in this concept involves a core scaffold of relatively rigid nodes connected by flexible spacers, with functional side chains shaping solubility and compatibility. The network is designed to be altered after synthesis by exchanging modules or reorganizing crosslinks through reversible reactions or mechanical rearrangement, supporting recycling and on-demand property adjustments.

Synthesis and processing for polymeeri draw on step-growth polymerization using modular, click-capable building blocks, paired with supramolecular assembly approaches that introduce dynamic crosslinks. Techniques such as solution casting, additive manufacturing, or in situ assembly within composites are considered for fabrication and shaping.

Applications are envisioned in sustainable packaging, adaptive coatings, soft robotics, tissue engineering scaffolds, and responsive drug-delivery systems, where reversible mechanics and tunable porosity provide advantages. As a coined term, polymeeri is not part of standard chemical nomenclature, and its precise definition remains subject to further clarification within theoretical and experimental studies.

See also: polymer, supramolecular chemistry, metamaterials, dynamic covalent chemistry, recyclable polymers.