Emulsion Polymerization and Its Applications in Industry (Paperback, Softcover Repri)

1.- 1. Emulsion Polymerization of Nonpolar Monomers.- Classification of Emulsion Polymerization Systems.- Classification of Systems according to Monomer.- Classification of Systems according to the Emulsifier.- Classification of Systems according to Initiator.- Role of Emulsifier in Emulsion Polymerization.- Properties of Emulsifier Solutions.- Formation and Structure of Micelles.- Solubilization of Surfactant Solutions.- Influence of Emulsifier Type on Properties of Monomer Emulsions.- Role of Ionic Emulsifier.- Role of Nonionic Emulsifier.- Emulsifiers Containing Reactive Functional Groups.- Influence of Initiator on the Kinetics of Polymerization.- Water-Soluble Initiators.- Initiators Soluble in Monomer.- References.- 2. Quantitative Description of Emulsion Polymerization.- Smith-Ewart Theory.- Refinement and Extension of the Smith-Ewart Theory.- Average Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymerization Products.- Size Distribution of Latex Particles.- References.- 3. Characteristics of Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization of Polar Monomers.- Deviations from Kinetic Dependences Established for Styrene.- Mechanism of Particle Nucleation.- Role of Interfacial Surface Nature.- Characteristics of Emulsifier Adsorption.- Equilibrium Concentration of Monomer in Latex Particles.- Flocculation Mechanism of Particle Formation.- Kinetics of Polymerization.- Polymerization in the Absence of Emulsifier.- Role of Emulsifiers.- Colloidal Stability of Latexes from Polar Monomers.- Electrostatic Stabilization.- Steric Stabilization.- Selection of Emulsifier.- Emulsion Copolymerization of Polar Monomers.- Copolymerization with Acids and Other Ionizable Monomers.- Copolymerization with Amide Derivatives of Unsaturated Acids.- Morphology of Latex Particles and Polymer Properties Related to It.- References.- 2.- 4. Butadiene Polymers and Copolymers.- Characteristics of Butadiene as a Component of a Polymerization System.- Characteristics of the Technological Process for Preparing Rubbers and Latexes from Butadiene.- Continuous and Batch Polymerization.- Agglomeration of Particles.- Subsequent Stages in the Production of Rubbers and Latexes.- Main Types and Trade Names of Butadiene-Based Rubbers and Latexes and Their Uses.- Poly butadiene Rubbers and Latexes.- Butadiene-Styrene Rubbers and Latexes (SBR).- Nitrile Rubbers and Latexes.- Functional-Group-Containing Butadiene Rubbers and Latexes.- Other Butadiene Copolymers and Their Latexes.- References.- 5. Polymers Based on Polystyrene Latexes.- Main Types of Styrene Emulsion Polymers and Latexes and Their Applications.- Preparation of Styrene-Based Polymers and Latexes.- References.- 6. Polymers and Latexes Based on Vinyl Acetate.- Characteristics of Vinyl Acetate Polymerization.- Molecular Structure of Poly (vinyl acetate).- Types of Poly (vinyl acetate) Dispersions.- Classification according to Degree ofDispersity.- Homo- and Copolymer Dispersions.- Preparation of Dispersions Based on Vinyl Acetate.- Use of Dispersions of Poly(vinyl acetate) and Its Copolymers.- References.- 7. Latexes Based on Acrylic Monomers.- Methods of Emulsion Polymerization of Acrylic Monomers.- One-Stage and Semicontinuous Methods.- Continuous Method.- Industrial Methods of Preparing Acrylic Latexes.- Emulsifiers.- Types of Soviet Acrylic Latexes and Their Production Technology.- Use of Acrylic Latexes.- References.- 8. Chloroprene Polymers and Latexes.- Features of the Homo- and Copolymerization of Chloroprene.- Features of the Production Technology for Rubbers and Latexes from Chloroprene.- Principal Types of Rubbers and Latexes Based on Chloroprene.- Aging of Chloroprene Latexes.- References.