Abstract
Emulsion copolymerisation allows the production of materials with properties which cannot be obtained by latex products consisting of one monomer, that is, homopolymer latexes, or by blending homopolymers. This chapter focuses on key features to understand the emulsion copolymerisation kinetics and on the influence of the mode of operation on the copolymer composition of the final latex products. The focus is on batch and semi-batch or semi-continuous operation. The chapter first addresses monomer partitioning and operational strategies. Next, it presents different alternatives to produce copolymers with a desired composition in semi-continuous operation. This edition first published 2013
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Chemistry and Technology of Emulsion Polymerisation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Place of Publication | Hoboken |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Pages | 75-104 |
| Number of pages | 30 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118638521 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119953722 |
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| Publication status | Published - 27 May 2013 |
Keywords
- Batch operation
- Emulsion copolymerisation
- Latex products
- Monomer partitioning
- Semi-continuous operation