Description
Book SynopsisEmulsion polymerization is used commercially to produce synthetic alternatives to natural latex rubber. This book provides an up--to--date treatment of all aspects of the field----including basic theory, practice, major industrial uses and related technologies.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
BASIC SCIENCE.
Free-Radical Polymerization (P. Lovell).
Features of Emulsion Polymerization (M. El-Aasser & E. Sudol).
Stabilization of Polymer Colloid Dispersions (R. Ottewill).
THEORY.
Harkins, Smith-Ewart and Related Theories (A. Dunn).
Modelling Rates, Particle Size Distributions and Molar Mass Distributions (R. Gilbert).
PRACTICE.
Formulation Components (A. Klein & E. Daniels).
Batch and Semi-batch Processes (P. Lovell).
Control of Particle Morphology (V. Dimonie, et al.).
Process Modelling and Control (F. Schork).
Latex Polymer Characterization (A. German, et al.).
The Formation and Properties of Latex Films (M. Winnik).
MAJOR INDUSTRIAL USES.
Diene-based Synthetic Rubbers (D. Blackley).
Vinyl Acetate Polymerization (G. Vandezande, et al.).
RELATED HETEROGENEOUS POLYMERIZATION.
Miniemulsion Polymerization (E. Sudol & M. El-Aasser).
Inverse Emulsion and Microemulsion Polymerization (F. Candau).
Indexes.
