Abstract
Free radical degenerative transfer promoted by dithiocarbonate groups is the basis of a new method for controlled free radical polymerization (MADIX). Thus, certain alkyl xanthates are used to impart livingness to radical polymerization of styrene, acrylates and vinyl acetate. Among other analytical methods, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry showed unambiguously the living character of the process. The MADIX technique was implemented in emulsion polymerization straightforwardly with no retardation effects and an excellent fit between experimental and theoretical molecular weights.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-32 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Macromolecular Symposia |
| Volume | 150 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |