Living free-radical polymerization

IUPAC definition for
reversible-deactivation radical polymerization

Chain polymerization, propagated by radicals that are deactivated reversibly, bringing them into active/dormant equilibria of which there might be more than one.^[1]
See also reversible-deactivation polymerization RDP.

Living free radical polymerization is a type of living polymerization where the active polymer chain end is a free radical. Several methods exist. IUPAC recommends^[1] to use the term "reversible-deactivation radical polymerization" instead of "living free radical polymerization", though the two terms are not synonymous.

^ ^a ^b Jenkins AD, Jones RG, Moad G (2009). "Terminology for reversible-deactivation radical polymerization previously called "controlled" radical or "living" radical polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2010)". Pure and Applied Chemistry. 82 (2): 483–491. doi:10.1351/PAC-REP-08-04-03. ISSN 1365-3075. S2CID 98243937.

[JenkinsJones2009-1] Jenkins AD, Jones RG, Moad G (2009). "Terminology for reversible-deactivation radical polymerization previously called "controlled" radical or "living" radical polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2010)". Pure and Applied Chemistry. 82 (2): 483–491. doi:10.1351/PAC-REP-08-04-03. ISSN 1365-3075. S2CID 98243937.

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