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The dynamics of the continuous emulsion polymerization of methylmethacrylate
Author(s) -
Schork F. J.,
Ray W. H.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1987.070340331
Subject(s) - continuous stirred tank reactor , polymerization , emulsion , monomer , materials science , emulsion polymerization , polymer chemistry , chemical engineering , micelle , chemistry , polymer , organic chemistry , composite material , aqueous solution , engineering
Experimental data on the dynamics of the continuous emulsion polymerization of methylmethacrylate are presented. Techniques for on‐line reaction monitoring and digital data acquisition as reported previously are used to generate dynamic data on the monomer conversion and free emulsifier concentration. Data are reported confirming the existence of multiple steady states and limit cycles in the CSTR (continuous stirred tank reactor) emulsion polymerization of methylmethacrylate. Data are also reported suggesting the presence of steady states in the absence of micelles in the reactor. The possible causes of these phenomena, and the conditions under which they occur are discussed.