Methyl methacrylate (MMA) was successfully grafted onto cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) at room temperature in an emulsion system using a diethyl(1,10-phenanthroline N1,N10)zinc(II) complex (Phen-DEZ) with oxygen as the radical initiator. The effects of reaction temperature, initiator concentration, and monomer content on grafting were investigated. molecular weight non-grafted PMMA, which produced...

Emulsion polymerization remains the most attractive method to produce waterborne dispersions for coatings and adhesives, thanks use of water as dispersion medium. The possibility replace surfactants necessary stabilization by biopolymers would make this route even more alleviate shortcomings surfactants. Herein, dextrins were used sole stabilizer stable latex emulsion with solid contents up 55 ...

Emulsion polymers are “products by process” whose main properties are determined during polymerization. In this scenario of margins reduction, increasing competition, and public sensitivity to environmental issues, the challenge is to achieve an efficient production of high-quality materials in a consistent, safe, and environmentally friendly way. This highlight reviews the investigations carri...