Abstract
AbstractA mathematical model was developed to account for the evolution of polymer product attributes in the emulsion polymerization of styrene. The effects of transfer agent, surfactant, initiator and temperature were investigated. Polymerization rate, $\overline M _{\rm n}$ and particle size decreased with increasing concentration of the transfer agent. The polymerization rate increased with increasing surfactant and initiator concentrations, while an increase in temperature led to a decrease of molecular weight but an increase of polymerization rate and particle size. Chain extension was successfully achieved in the presence of our RAFT agent. The model predictions compared well with our experimental results.magnified image
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