Free-radical polymerization of methacrylic acid: From batch to continuous using a stirred tank reactor

• Published in: Chemical engineering and processing Vol. 165; p. 108440
• Main Authors: Ilare, Juri, Manfredini, Nicolò, Sponchioni, Mattia, Storti, Giuseppe, Moscatelli, Davide
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Continuous stirred tank reactor; Free-radical polymerization; From batch to continuous; Kinetic modelling; Optimization; Poly(methacrylic acid); Free-radical polymerization; Continuous stirred tank reactor; From batch to continuous; Kinetic modelling; Poly(methacrylic acid); Optimization

•The current polymer manufacturing mainly relies on discontinuous processes.•The transition towards continuous processes would improve productivity and safety.•A kinetic model was developed for the free-radical polymerization of methacrylic acid.•The model allowed the optimal conversion of a semibat...