Conventional emulsion polymerization (EP) is a process via free radicals whose driving
force for its development has been its versatility to generate polymer colloids with ad hoc …

We present a systematic study of incorporating carboxyl groups into latex particles to
enhance colloidal stability and the physical properties of the latex. Statistical copolymers of …

In this work, the influence of initial viscosity on the Trommsdorff effect was firstly investigated,
and it was confirmed that 1000±100 Pa· s of viscosity could be a criterion of the Trommsdorff …

Patterned hydrogel films are attractive for the generation of 3D multicellular spheroids, a
new in vitro cell model. Traditional methods for their synthesis, such as photolithography and …

Although most monomers can polymerize through different propagation pathways,
polymerization‐initiating systems that can switch from one mode to another are rare. In this …

An algebraic equation for estimating the rate coefficient of the diffusive step of free-radical
entry kc, is proposed. It is an extension to emulsion polymerization of the approach …

Coatings and paint are important in our daily lives, both for aesthetic as well as protective
purposes. In this thesis, the hardening of a particular coating material based on a mixture of …

The kinetic study of free radical polymerization of styrene in the presence of n-pentane is a
challenging and relevant topic because of its commercial and scientific value. Although this …

In this paper, we developed a reactive molecular dynamics (RMD) scheme to simulate the
Self-Stable Precipitation (SP) polymerization of 1-pentene and cyclopentene (C5) with …