polymeerisoituu
Polymeerisoituu is a term that describes the process of polymerization, a chemical reaction in which small molecules called monomers combine to form a long chain molecule called a polymer. This process can occur through various mechanisms, including addition polymerization and condensation polymerization. Addition polymerization involves the sequential addition of monomers to a growing polymer chain, typically initiated by a free radical, cation, or anion. Condensation polymerization, on the other hand, involves the reaction between monomers with the elimination of a small molecule, such as water or methanol.
Polymers are ubiquitous in nature and are also widely used in synthetic materials. Natural polymers include