Abstract
For the application of catalytic chain transfer in (mini)emulsion polymerization, catalyst partitioning and deactivation are key parameters that govern the actual catalyst concentration at the locus of polymerization and consequently the final molecular weight distribution. A global model, based on the Mayo equation, catalyst partitioning and deactivation was developed. The influence of several reaction parameters on the instantaneous number average molecular weight was quantified.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 406-415 |
Journal | Macromolecular Symposia |
Volume | 259 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |