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cross-link

(krôs′lĭngk′, krŏs′-)

A chemical bond formed between adjacent chains of a complex molecule such as a polymer.

v. cross-linked, cross-link·ing, cross-links

v.tr.

To join (adjacent chains of a complex molecule) with cross-links.

v.intr.

To form cross-links.

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cross-link

cross-linkage

(Chemistry) a chemical bond, atom, or group of atoms that connects two adjacent chains of atoms in a large molecule such as a polymer or protein

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cross-link

(n. ˈkrɔsˌlɪŋk, ˈkrɒs-; v. -ˈlɪŋk)

n.

1. a bond, atom, or group linking the chains of atoms in a polymer or other complex organic molecule.

v.t.

2. to attach by a cross-link.

[1935–40]

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Noun	1.	cross-link - a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule cross-linkage bond, chemical bond - an electrical force linking atoms
Verb	1.	cross-link - join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein) conjoin, join - make contact or come together; "The two roads join here"

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The diffusion mechanisms in hydrogels were proven to be tailorable by increasing cross-linker concentration and temperature, leading towards the Fickian type diffusion behavior.

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The performance of SAP synthesis processes are influenced by many reaction variables such as cross-linker type and concentration, initiator type and concentration, monomer(s) type and concentration, polymerization method, reaction temperature, amount and type of the surfactant used, reactor geometry and agitation, drying temperature and time, and surface cross-linking.

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Depending on the nature of the cross-linker interactions, a network of covalent or ionic bonds is formed.

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Then the macroradicals initiated graft copolymerization of monomers (acrylic acid and sodium acrylate), and the MBA cross-linker led to the formation of crosslinked NaCMC-g-PAA.

Superabsorbent Polymer Based on Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Grafted Polyacrylic Acid by Inverse Suspension Polymerization

The new process not only ensues a pure SAP stream but as the process operates without passing SAP through fans the ever critical SAP outer cross-linker surface is retained thereby ensuring no negative product impacts."

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In order to obtain the objectives, a nanocomposite containing poly (acrylamide-co-acrylonitrile) and silver nanoparticles was firstly synthesized by using ammonium persulfate as the initiator and methylene bisacrylamide as the cross-linker. Next, the swelling properties of the product were optimized, and finally, the product was coated on a net-like bed to create the filter.

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The vaccine has high molecular weight, ultra-pure natural hyaluronan, which is derived from bacterial cells and is cross-linked with a proprietary cross-linker.

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A dispersed particle gel (DPG) that was prepared using the shearing cross-linking method in pipe flow with a polymer and a cross-linker was designed as a new in-depth profile control agent and has been previously reported [11].

A study on the morphology of a dispersed particle gel used as a profile control agent for improved oil recovery

In this class an IPN is formed by polymerizing the first mixture of monomer (I), cross-linker, and initiator to form a network.