209 Solution Polymerization
Solution polymerization refers to a kind of polymerization method in which the monomer, initiator, and resulting polymer are all soluble in the non-reactive solvent or non-reactive solvent blend. Solution polymerization is common with polymers in which the presence of a solvent is desired, such as varnishes or adhesives.
In the case of free-radical polymerization, the rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the monomer concentration. Usually, a solution polymerization is started with a high monomer concentration (70% or more) using a minimal amount of catalyst, initiator, and solvent with a low chain transfer constant. As the reaction proceeds, more solvent is added to regulate ...
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