Suspension polymerization overview

A special type of continuous reactor operation involves loop reactors. These reactors have been used in polyolefin production and also in emulsion and suspension polymerization. A recent overview in homogeneous polymerizations is provided by reference 99 (solution polymerization). 

Most suspension polymerization procedures are described in patents. Sadler and Karo have given a short overview of some procedures in a table containing initiators, polymerization temperatures, pressures, and additives (e.g., alcohols) which have been used as chain transfer reagent to control the molar mass. An almost complete list of procedures and patents has been given by Usmanov et al. [460]. 

Chapter 1 provides a brief overview on the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites in emulsion and suspension. Other synthetic methodologies such as in situ polymerization and melt intercalation are also described in comparison with emulsion and suspension polymerization. Chapter 2 describes the use of layered double hydroxides for the synthesis of nanocomposites in both emulsion and suspension. Properties and potential applications of such composites are considered. Chapter 3 describes nanocomposite synthesis in the inverse... 

Abstract Dye-doped polymeric micro- and nanobeads represent smart analytical tools that have become very popular recently. They enable noninvasive contactless sensing and imaging of various analytical parameters on a nanoscale and are also widely employed in composite sensing materials, in suspension arrays, and as labels. This contribution gives an overview of materials and techniques used for preparation of dye-doped polymeric beads. It also provides examples of bead materials and their applications for optical sensing and imaging. 

Pickering Suspension and Miniemulsion Polymerizations a Brief Overview... 

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