Polymer network systems branch structure distribution

Precrosslinked" or "intramolecularly crosslinked" particles are micronetworks [1]. They represent structures intermediate between branched and macroscopically crosslinked systems. Their overall dimensions are still comparable with those of high molecular weight linear polymers, the internal structure of micronetworks (p-gels), however, resembles a typical network [2]. Synthesis is performed either in dilute solution or in a restricted reaction volume, e.g., in the micelles of an emulsion. Particle size and particle size distribution can be controlled by reaction conditions. Functional groups can be... 

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