Preferred Label : polymer catalyst;
IUPAC definition : Polymer that exhibits catalytic activity.;
Scope note : poly(4-vinylpyridine) in its basic form, and sulfonated polystyrene in its acid form,
are examples of polymers that can act as catalysts in some base- and acid-catalyzed
reactions, respectively.; certain synthetic polymer catalysts can behave like enzymes.;
Origin ID : PT07158;
See also
Polymer that exhibits catalytic activity.