| AIBN | 2,2-azobisisobutyronitrile |
| ATRP | Atom-Transfer Radical Polymerization |
| IT model | Intermediate Termination model |
| RAFT | Reversible-Addition-Fragmentation chain-Transfer |
| RDRP | Reversible-Deactivation Radical Polymerization |
| RGS | Radical Generating Species |
| SF model | Slow Fragmentation model |
| SRMP | Stable-Radical-Mediated Polymerization |