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{{Infobox technology|Name=Polymerisation|Category=[[Conversion]] ([[Conversion#Chemical_processes_and_technologies|Chemical processes and technologies]])|Feedstock=Single molecules, monomers|Product=Polymers (polyolefins, polycondensates)}} | {{Infobox technology|Name=Polymerisation|Category=[[Conversion]] ([[Conversion#Chemical_processes_and_technologies|Chemical processes and technologies]])|Feedstock=Single molecules, monomers|Product=Polymers (polyolefins, polycondensates)}} | ||
<onlyinclude>'''Polymerisation''' (''polymerization in American English'') is the process of reaction smaller molecules, i.e. monomers, together into a chain or network, i.e. a polymer. There are many forms of polymerisation reactions. A common distinction is between homopolymers, where one type of monomer forms the polymer, and co-polymers, where multiple different monomers make up the polymer. A well-known application of polymers is in plastics. However, polymerisations can also lead to smaller chains, known as oligomers, which are for example used as plasticisers and lubricants.</onlyinclude> | <onlyinclude>'''Polymerisation''' (''polymerization in American English'') is the process of reaction smaller molecules, i.e. monomers, together into a chain or network, i.e. a polymer. There are many forms of polymerisation reactions. A common distinction is between '''homopolymers''', where one type of monomer forms the polymer, and '''co-polymers''', where multiple different monomers make up the polymer. A well-known application of polymers is in plastics. However, polymerisations can also lead to smaller chains, known as oligomers, which are for example used as plasticisers and lubricants.</onlyinclude> | ||
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