Reversible-deactivation radical polymerization mediated by an iodo-compound.
Note:
Where the initial polymerization mixture comprises a conventional initiator (e.g., a dialkyldiazene or a peroxide) and molecular iodine, the term RITP is commonly used.
See also: reverse iodine-transfer polymerization
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1112 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)