A small molecule that can combine chemically with other monomers to form a polymer. Classified by polymerization mechanism compatibility: vinyl (chain-growth), diols + diacids (step-growth), cyclic strained rings (ring-opening).
A small molecule that can combine chemically with other monomers to form a polymer. Classified by polymerization mechanism compatibility: vinyl (chain-growth), diols + diacids (step-growth), cyclic strained rings (ring-opening).