Polymerization definition

Figure 12. Model graphs for a kinetic analysis of an equilibrium polymerization (definition of variables of Equation 11)...

All CRP methods rely on a dynamic equihbration between tiny amounts of propagating radicals and various types of dormant species. The essence of the process is a rapid reversible deactivation of growing radicals. Radicals always terminate and therefore CRP is never living in the pure sense of the living polymerization definition. Indeed, lUPAC recommends to avoid using term Uving for the radical polymerization and suggests to use the term controlled reversible deactivation radical polymerization . 

Synonyms Alkenes, C6-14, polymerized Definition Polymer synthesized from C6-14 olefins Uses Emulsifier in cosmetics Trade Name Synonyms Nikkol Syncelane 30 [Nikko Chems. Co. Ltd... 

Anionic polymerization of PL with alkali metal counterions as growing species has, perhaps, a measurable transfer to monomer (Scheme 11, R=H) as it could be estimated from Mn of the resulting PPL being not higher than 10 g moP even at room temperature.Thus, the question arises whether this system fully conforms to the living polymerization definition vide infra). 

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