Published : 2010-08-30

Gelation in the non-stoichiometric step growth polymerization of two- and three-functional monomers

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A random step grow polymerization of two-functional (A2) and three-functional (B3) monomers was studied using a computer simulation method. The focus was on the effect of dividing the process into stages onto the weight-average polymerization degree (Pω) of the resulting polymeric product. It was found that by applying the procedure one can bring to gelation a system that does not form a network when polymerized in a single stage. Such an effect known previously as a result of changes in stoichiometry of a system, can also be observed when the ratio of monomers is the same throughout the whole process. Then, the gelation stems from the growth history of macromolecules.


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Lechowicz, J. (2010). Gelation in the non-stoichiometric step growth polymerization of two- and three-functional monomers. Polimery, 55(7-8), 594-596. Retrieved from http://ichp.vot.pl/index.php/p/article/view/1046