CYCLIZATION VERSUS LINEAR POLYMERIZATION
The first theories of step-growth polymerization (SGP) were developed by Carothers, Arvin,…
MOLECULAR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION IN LINEAR STEP-GROWTH POLYMERS
The molecular weight distribution of a linear condensation or addition polymer can…
Condensation Reactions
In a condensation reaction, two molecules or parts thereof combine, releasing a…
SUSPENSION POLYMERIZATION
Suspension polymerization, sometimes called bead, pearl or granular polymerization, is one of the most widely used polymerization techniques.…
EMULSION POLYMERIZATION
Emulsion polymerization is one of the most important methods for the polymerization…
BULK OR MASS POLYMERIZATION
In mass or bulk polymerization, the reaction mixture consists mainly of monomers,…
ANIONIC POLYMERIZATION
Anionic polymerization is a form of chain-growth polymerization that encompasses the polymerization…
CATIONIC POLYMERIZATION
Many vinyl monomers readily polymerize in the presence of very small amounts…
METALLOCENE COORDINATION CATALYST
Metallocenes are very effective metal catalyst. They consist of minute particles of…


