Abstract
AbstractPlasma‐exposed solution polymerizations of carboxylic acid vinyl monomers [methacrylic acid (MAA) and acrylic acid (AA)] in carbonyl solvents were found to be highly efficient, particularly in high‐temperature postpolymerizations. Thermal polymerizations in these solvents were also accelerated to a considerable extent. Obviously the carbonyl solvents and/or the increased temperature caused the monomer aggregates to accelerate the rate of polymerization.The molecular orbital features of the simple models of monomer aggregates, that is, the monomeric form, singly hydrogen bonded open‐dimer and doubly hydrogen bonded cyclicdimer of MAA and AA, supported by the CNDO/2 method, were capable of distinguishing the variations in the reactivities of the aggregates; the open‐dimer was shown to be responsible for the enhanced reactivities under the abovementioned conditions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Chemistry Edition
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
