ScienceSeptember 3, 2026
diblocks
DY-bloks
Definition
A chemical structure consisting of two distinct, chemically different polymer segments linked together, which allows them to effectively bridge different substances.
Etymology
Derived from 'di-', meaning two, and 'block', referring to a segment or section. In chemistry, it describes a copolymer formed by joining two distinct blocks of different monomer units.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the specific molecular architecture of effective emulsifiers. Identifying these structures allowed the AI to predict which plant proteins could successfully bind oil and water.
From peas to potatoes, AI identifies nearly 800 promising plant proteins for food and cosmetics
Read the full article ↗Phys.org