Compendium of Macromolecular Nomenclature

• W.V. Metanomski

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The IUPAC Commissionon Macromolecular Nomenclature is the leading nomenclature bodyin the polymer field. It produced a series of rules and definitionsthat has shaped modern nomenclature and placed it on a systematic basis.More recently, the Commission has developed sets of definitions formany of the basis terms dealing with polymer molecules, assemblies ofpolymer molecules, polymer solutions, and polymers crystals. It continuesto work to develop definitions of terms relating to polymer melts andsolids, and polymerization reactions. The commission is also extendingexisting nomenclature to more complicated cases, such as irregular polymers,cross-linked polymers, double-strand polymers, interpenetrating networks,and multicomponent polymer systems.

This Compendium is a compilation of the IUPAC recommendations on macromolecularnomenclature which provides definitions of terms relating to polymersand rules for naming polymers based on structure or source. An introductionto macromolecular nomenclature and bibliography of biopolymer-relatednomenclature recommendations are also included. The IUPAC-approved terminologyand nomenclature, by providing standardized descriptions of the materialsand processes for polymer science and technology, are intended to improvedcommunication in the scientific community.

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- Preface - History of the Commission on macromolecular nomenclature >supersededby Norbert Bikales, Bob Fox and Bill Work, 2000- Membership of the commission on macromolecular nomenclature - Introduction to macromolecular nomenclature

DEFINITIONS

See also >Guidefor the authors of papers and reports in polymer science and technology(June 2001)>Translationsof the "Compendium of Macromolecular Nomenclature" (The PurpleBook) and of the Individual Chapters

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