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Homogeneous and heterogeneous sulfonation of polymers: A review
Author(s) -
Kučera F.,
Jančář J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
polymer engineering and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.503
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1548-2634
pISSN - 0032-3888
DOI - 10.1002/pen.10244
Subject(s) - homogeneous , molar mass , polymer , reagent , polystyrene , materials science , sulfonate , polymer science , polystyrene sulfonate , polymer chemistry , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , chemistry , composite material , thermodynamics , physics , engineering , pedot:pss , sodium , metallurgy
This paper reviews the various reactions used to sulfonate polymers, especially polystyrene. The mechanisms for the sulfonation of low molar mass compounds are also discussed. The commonly used sulfonation reagents are described, with an emphasis on SO 3 and its physical and chemical properties. Polymer sulfonations can be grouped into two general routes: one involving homogeneous sulfonation and the other heterogeneous reactions.