Comparison of chain and step addition polymerizations reactions

9 Comparison of chain and step addition polymerization reactions 

The kinetic mechanisms of chain polymerization reactions are relatively complex, with initiation, propagation, termination and transfer being the most significant steps in the overall reactions. However, the kinetic process can be more complex as a result of association or dissociation of the reacting species, viscosity increase or phase separation during polymerization, heterogeneity intrinsic to the process as in emulsion polymerization or some coordination 

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