polymeerstart
Polymeerstart is a term used in polymer science and materials research to describe a conceptual initiation mechanism for polymerization in which a dedicated 'start' unit or initiator is covalently bound to a substrate or incorporated into a monomer system to trigger chain growth at a defined point in time or space. The term is not universally standardized and may appear in theoretical discussions, experimental reports, or in multidisciplinary work dealing with controlled polymerization.
Mechanism: A polymeerstart unit remains dormant until activated by an external stimulus such as light, heat,
Implementation: Start units can be covalently attached to surfaces, embedded within polymerizable networks, or bound to
Relation to established concepts: Polymeerstart relates to living and controlled polymerization strategies, including ATRP, RAFT, and
Limitations and outlook: Practical use requires robust activation control, compatibility with monomers, and safe, scalable chemistry.