Influence of centrifugal field on free-radical polymerization kinetics

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 85; no. 11; pp. 2283 - 2286
• Main Authors: Boodhoo, K. V. K., Dunk, W. A. E., Jachuck, R. J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 12.09.2002; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; free-radical polymerization; gel permeation chromatography; Organic polymers; Physicochemistry of polymers; polydispersity; Polymerization; Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts; synthesis; Trommsdorff-Norrish effect; Free radical polymerization; Reaction acceleration; Centrifugal force; Styrene polymer; Kinetics; Experimental study; Mechanism of action; Continuous stirred tank reactor; Reaction rate; Solution polymerization; Postpolymerization

It has been observed that when a prepolymer mix of styrene, poly(styrene), toluene, and benzoyl peroxide is transferred from a conventional stirred tank reactor (STR) to a spinning disc reactor (SDR), the rate of polymerization is substantially increased. Furthermore, the molecular weight and the mo...