Emulsion-based Free-Radical Retrograde-Precipitation Polymerization

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Calculations to Probe FRRPP Behavior of the PMAA–MAA–Water System....Pages 3-17
Closed-Form Estimation of Minimum Reactive Polymer Domain Size for FRRPP Control....Pages 19-25
Molecular Weight Considerations in FRRPP Behavior....Pages 27-28
LCST–UCST-Based Copolymerizations....Pages 29-32
Unsteady-State Mathematical Modeling/Computer Simulation of FRRPP Behavior....Pages 33-65
Conventional Emulsion-Based Polymerizations....Pages 67-75
Front Matter....Pages 77-78
Initial Approach....Pages 79-83
Modified Approach....Pages 85-85
Impact of Process Parameters on EFRRPP....Pages 87-108
Radical-Containing Polymer Emulsions....Pages 109-131
Control Experiments to Test Autopolymerization of styrene and n -butyl acrylate....Pages 133-133
Summary....Pages 135-140
Front Matter....Pages 141-141
Cloudpoint Studies of PMMA–MMA– n -Pentane Systems....Pages 143-144
PMMA–PBA from Emulsion from PMMA–MMA– n -Pentane Systems....Pages 145-153
Low VOC Paints and Coatings....Pages 155-166
Oil Spill Control from Emulsion-Based FRRPP Foaming Surfactant Systems....Pages 167-175
Polymer Modification of VA–AA-Based Copolymer Emulsions....Pages 177-182
Oil Dispersants from FRRPP-Based Surfactants....Pages 183-189
Back Matter....Pages 191-194