Nonisothermal bulk copolymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate in a CSTR: Multiplicity and stability analysis

A theoretical investigation of the nonisothermal bulk copolymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate in a CSTR is reported. A modified framework of free volume theory is developed for a copolymerization system to account for the effect of concentration and temperature on the propagation and ter...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 1986-02, Vol.31 (3), p.885-900
Main Authors: Balaraman, K. S., Kulkarni, B. D., Mashelkar, R. A., Madhavan, K. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Copolymerization
Exact sciences and technology
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts
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Summary:A theoretical investigation of the nonisothermal bulk copolymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate in a CSTR is reported. A modified framework of free volume theory is developed for a copolymerization system to account for the effect of concentration and temperature on the propagation and termination processes. The evolution of multiple steady states for a set of system parameters has been demonstrated. The stability of these steady states has also been examined.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.1986.070310312