Case studies with mathematical modeling of free-radical multi-component bulk/solution polymerizations: Part 2

Kinetic Gelation Modeling of Controlled Radical Polymerizations

A kinetic gelation model has been developed that incorporates the kinetics of a living/ controlled radical polymerization. Specifically, the kinetics of an iniferter polymerization were implemented in the model to determine the effect of the kinetics on the polymer structure. In particular, the replacement of the termination step with a reversible termination was examined. The model predicts th...

Chapter I: Controlled/”living” Free Radical Polymerizations

Advances In light-induced polymerizations: I. Shadow cure in free radical photopolymerizations, II. Experimental and modeling studies of photoinitiator systems for effective polymerizations with LEDs

Photopolymerization has become the standard for many coating and printing applications that require rapid curing at room temperature due to its potential to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions while providing a means for efficient manufacturing processes. These advantages could be useful in a variety of emerging applications, such as anisotropic conductive films (ACF) if photopolym...

Radical-Mediated Enzymatic Polymerizations

Polymerization reactions are commonly effected by exposing monomer formulations to some initiation stimulus such as elevated temperature, light, or a chemical reactant. Increasingly, these polymerization reactions are mediated by enzymes--catalytic proteins--owing to their reaction efficiency under mild conditions as well as their environmental friendliness. The utilization of enzymes, particul...

Enzyme Initiated Radical Polymerizations

Biocatalysis is propagating into practically every area of organic chemistry, amongst them radical polymerizations. A review of the recent developments of this dynamic and quickly evolving area of research is presented together with a critical evaluation of its potential to yield novel polymers and/or environmentally more benign synthetic procedures.