Polymer network with junction points or zones formed by physically interacting chains which need
not be permanent.
Notes:
- The junction points or zones need not be permanent over the time scale of the observation
or measurement.
- The interaction can be due to hydrogen bonds, π–π interactions, chain entanglements,
etc.
- Modification of the entry given as a note within the definition of network in polymer chemistry.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801
(Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks,
and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007))
on page 1815
Cite as:
IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by
A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997).
XML on-line corrected version: http://goldbook.iupac.org (2006-) created by M. Nic,
J. Jirat, B. Kosata; updates compiled by A. Jenkins. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8.
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
