Summary
The advantages and disadvantages of using high energy radiation to initiate the emulsion polymerization of vinyl monomers in general, and vinyl acetate in particular, are discussed. Since the activation energy for the initiation step is close to zero, polymerizations can be conducted at any temperature without resorting to complex redox systems. In the case of vinyl acetate, low temperature polymerizations lead to high molecular weights with considerable advantages for some paint and coating applications.
The kinetic and other features of the polymerization are discussed in some detail. Descriptions are given of a number of pilot plant studies using flow systems and some of the results obtained. The properties of such latexes are presented and compared with a corresponding commercial product made with chemical initiation.
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Stannett, V.T., Challa, R.R., Drew, J.H., Stahel, E.P. (1981). The Radiation Induced Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate. In: El-Aasser, M.S., Vanderhoff, J.W. (eds) Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8114-0_9
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