Effect of the method of emulsion preparation on the kinetic characteristics of styrene emulsion polymerization

Abstract

The introduction of ionic and non-ionic surfactants in different phases of the system significantly influences the colloidal-chemical characteristics of surfactants, the properties of the initial emulsion, the kinetics of styrene polymerization, the size of latex particles and their size distribution.

Keywords

• surfactants
• different surfactant introduction
• styrene
• emulsion polymerization
• interfacial tension
• microemulsions
• initial stage
• latex particles