Mathematical Modeling of Free Radical Solution Terpolymerization Reactions in a Batch and Continuous Flow Stirred Tank Reactors

• Published in: Macromolecular theory and simulations Vol. 30; no. 3
• Main Authors: Luciani, Carla V., Choi, Kyu Yong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.05.2021
• Subjects: Chain transfer; Composition; Continuous flow; Continuously stirred tank reactors; Conversion; free radical polymerization; Free radicals; Initiators; kinetics; Maleic anhydride; Mathematical models; modeling; Molecular weight; Monomers; Parameter estimation; Peroxide; Polymethyl methacrylate; Rate constants; Styrene; Terpolymerization; Terpolymers

A mathematical model that describes a free radical solution terpolymerization is applied to styrene (St), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and maleic anhydride (MAh) polymerization system. This terpolymerization model allows for the use of either monofunctional or bifunctional peroxide initiators, and it...