Abstract
AbstractTransport of monomer from droplets to growing latex particles in emulsion polymerization in general is assumed to proceed via diffusion through the aqueous phase. Especially in miniemulsion polymerizations the direct transfer of very hydrophobic species from droplet to droplet is assumed to also proceed via collisions. Amongst the hydrophobic species where this is shown to play a role are monomers, initiators, inhibitors and (catalytic) chain transfer agents. It is well known that the reactor geometry and the stirring speed can have a profound effect on emulsion polymerizations. The 1972 paper of Nomura on the effect of stirring on emulsion polymerization is cited more than 100 times and until today keeps scientists intrigued. Diffusion limitations of monomer going from the droplet into the aqueous phase can occur for very hydrophobic monomers. The alternative route of transport via collisions is often not considered. In this perspective, paper will discuss the evidence for collision based transfer in miniemulsion polymerization and also consider whether collision based monomer transport can play a role in regular emulsion polymerizations.
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