adjective
- having a regular, ordered arrangement of atoms or groups in space along a polymer chain
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Stereoregular polymers have more predictable physical properties than their irregular counterparts.
- The catalyst produced a highly stereoregular polypropylene with excellent mechanical strength.
- Isotactic polystyrene is an example of a stereoregular polymer.
- The stereoregular structure of the polymer chain affects its crystallization behavior.
- Researchers developed new methods to synthesize stereoregular polymers with specific configurations.
- The stereoregular arrangement of side chains influences the polymer’s melting point.