By carefully explaining the principles of the reaction, based on well-designed experimental investigation Chemistry and Technology of Emulsion Polymerisation provides a practical and intuitive explanation of emulsion polymerisation. It enables the user to understand and control the interplay of both chemical and physical properties including polymerization kinetics and dispersion stability.

In the development of industrial processes, coupling that understanding with everyday practice can be a further difficult step, and Chemistry and Technology of Emulsion Polymerisation emphasizes a clear, comprehensive and straightforward discussion to illustrate how the principles relate to practical application.

Contents

Historic overview

• The early stages
• The second half of the twentieth century

Introduction to radical (co)polymerisation

• Mechanism of free radical polymerisation
• Rate of polymerisaion and development of molecular mass distribution
• Radical transfer reactions
• Radical copolymerisation
• Controlled radical polymerisation

Emulsion Polymerisation

• General aspects of emulsion polymerisation
• Basic principles of emulsion polymerisation
• Particle nucleation
• Particle growth
• Ingredients in recipes
• Emulsion copolymerisation
• Particle morpholigies

Emulsion Copolymerisation, process strategies and morphology

• Monomer partitioning
• Process strategies

Living Radical Polymerisation in Emulsion and Miniemulsion

• Living radical polymerisation
• NMP in emulsion and miniemulsion
• ATRP in emulsion and miniemulsion
• Reversible chain transfer in emulsion and miniemulsion

Colloidal Aspects of Emulsion Polymerisation

• The stabilisation of colloidal praticles against aggregation
• Pair-potentials in colloidal dispersions
• Weak flocculation and phase separation in particulate dispersions
• Aggregate structure and strength

Analysis of Polymer Molecules: Reaction Monitoring and Control

• Sampling and sample handling
• Monomer conversion
• Molar mass
• Chemical composition
• Detailed molecular characterization

Particle Analysis

• Particle size and particle size distribution
• Sampling
• Particle size measurement methods
• Comparison of methods
• Particle shape, structure and surface characerization

Large-Volume Applications of Latex Polymers

• Market and manufacturing process
• Paper and paperbound
• Paints and coatings
• Adhesives
• Carpet backing

Specialty applications of latex polymers

• Specific requirements for the design of speciality latex particles
• Preparation methods of latex particles for specialty applications
• Applications

Index

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