Penultimate unit effects in free radical copolymerization

Takeshi Fukuda*, Atsushi Goto, Yungwan Kwak, Chiaki Yoshikawa, Yung Dae Ma

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Abstract

The penultimate unit effects (PUEs) on the propagation, termination, and reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) processes in free radical copolymerization are discussed on the basis of recent publications. The propriety of the implicit and explicit PUE models in propagation and chain transfer processes is commented. The penultimate termination model with the geometric-mean approximation and the related rate equation are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-64
Number of pages12
JournalMacromolecular Symposia
Volume182
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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