This comprehensive hands-on reference focuses on the fundamental mechanisms and kinetics of each emulsion polymerization process, as well as how these methods can be applied to the manufacture of environmentally friendly polymeric products in the coatings, adhesives, rubber, paint, and other industries. Topics covered include conventional emulsion, miniemulsion, and microemulsion polymerization; particle nucleation; latex applications; polymerization kinetics; and more.

From the Preface: “...[T]his book is aimed at providing comprehensive descriptions of conventional and surfactant-free emulsion polymerizations. These two reaction systems have been the most widely studied and employed in the plant production. The book also intends to provide a fundamental insight into some important features of the unique miniemulsion and microemulsion polymerization systems, which are expected to play an important role in emerging markets. Fundamental and quantitative interpretation of the polymerization mechanisms and kinetics involved in the heterogeneous reaction systems are the primary focuses of this volume...”

Target Audience: Chemists, chemical engineers, polymer scientists, upper-level students, and other researchers who are concerned with emulsion polymerization and its application in various industries.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Interfacial Phenomena

Particle Nucleation Mechanisms

Emulsion Polymerization Kinetics

Miniemulsion Polymerization

Microemulsion Polymerization

Semibatch and Continuous Emulsion Polymerizations

Emulsion Polymerizations in Nonuniform Latex Particles

Applications of Emulsion Polymers

Index