Abstract
This chapter summarizes the current state of knowledge of the chemistry of each stage of (conventional) radical polymerization (initiation, propagation, termination, chain transfer). We consider the mechanisms, the specificity of the reactions, the nature of the group or groups incorporated in the polymer chain, and any by-products. The intention is to create an awareness of the factors that must be borne in mind in selecting the conditions for polymerization and provide the background necessary for a better understanding of polymerizations and polymer structure properties. In a final section, we briefly describe the various approaches to reversible deactivation radical polymerization.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Polymer Science |
Subtitle of host publication | A Comprehensive Reference, 10 Volume Set |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 59-118 |
Number of pages | 60 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080878621 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Backbiting
- Chain transfer
- Cyclopolymerization
- Head addition
- Inhibition
- Initiation
- Initiator efficiency
- Radical polymerization
- Reversible deactivation radical polymerization
- Ring-opening polymerization
- Tacticity
- Tail addition
- Termination