Star-shaped polymer
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In polymer science, star-shaped polymers are the simplest class of branched polymers with a general structure consisting of several (at least three) linear chains connected to a central core.[1] The core, or the center, of the polymer can be an atom, molecule, or macromolecule; the chains, or "arms", consist of variable-length organic chains. Star-shaped polymers in which the arms are all equivalent in length and structure are considered homogeneous, and ones with variable lengths and structures are considered heterogeneous.
Star-shaped polymers' unique shape and associated properties,[2][3][4] such as their compact structure, high arm density, efficient synthetic routes, and unique rheological properties make them promising tools for use in drug delivery,[5] other biomedical applications,[6] thermoplastics,[7] and nanoelectronics[8] among other applications.[1]