Polymeric Dispersions: Principles and Applications, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997 NATO Science Series E: Series, Vol. 335

A comprehensive and up to date survey of the science and technology of polymeric dispersions. The book discusses the kinetics and mechanisms of polymerization in dispersed media, examines the processes controlling particle morphology, presents both off-line and on-line methods for the characterization of polymer colloids, considers reactor engineering and control, and covers a wide variety of applications, such as latex paint formulations, encapsulation of inorganic particles, reactive latexes, adhesives, paper coating, and biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Audience: A valuable resource for scientists and engineers, academic and industrial, who are involved in the manufacture or application of polymeric dispersions.

Preface. List of Contributors. Nomenclature. Mechanisms for Radical Entry and Exit. Aqueous-Phase Influences on Polymerization; R.G. Gilbert. Particle Growth in Emulsion Polymerization, Determination of Proportion Rate Constants and Monomer Concentration; A.M. van Herk. Stability of Polymer Colloids; R.H. Ottewill. Particle Nucleation at the Beginning of Emulsion Polymerization; K. Tauer, I. Kühn. Particle Size Distributions; E.M. Coen, R.G. Gilbert. Network Formation in Free-Radical Emulsion Polymerization; D. Charmot. Polymerization at High Conversion; D. Kukulj, R.G. Gilbert. Preparation of Latexes Using Miniemulsions; M.S. El-Aasser, C.M. Miller. Microemulsion Polymerization; F. Candau. Dispersion Polymerization; E.D. Sudol. Metallocene Catalysts in Dispersed Media; J.B.P. Soares, A.E. Hamielec. Thermodynamic and Kinetic Aspects for Particle Morphology Control; D.S. Sundberg, I.G. Durant. Latex Particle Morphology. The Role of Macromonomers as Compatibilizing Agents; P. Rajatapiti, et al. Characterization of Particle Morphology by Solid-State NMR; K. Landfester, H.W. Spiess. Scattering Techniques - Fundamentals; R.H. Ottewill. Application of Scattering Techniques to Polymer Colloid Dispersions; R.H. Ottewill. Optical Spectroscopy on Polymeric Dispersions; W.-D. Hergeth. Monitoring Polymerization Reactors by Ultrasound Sensors; M. Morbidelli, et al. On-Line Characterization Methods; W.-D. Hergeth. Transport Phenomena in Emulsion Polymerization Reactors; J.B.P. Soares, A.E. Hamielec. Reaction Engineering for Emulsion Polymerization; G.W. Poehlein. The Loop Process; C. Abad, et al. Open-Loop Control of Polymerization Reactors; J.R. Leiza, J.M. Asua. Feedback Control of Emulsion Polymerization Reactors; J.R.Leiza, J.M. Asua. Overview of Uses of Polymer Latexes; A.J. De Fusco, et al. Film Formation; J. Richard. Latex Paint Formulations; J.A. Waters. Encapsulation of Inorganic Particles; A.M. van Herk. Some Trends in the Preparation and Use of Reactive Lattices; J.J.G.S. van Es, et al. Reactive Surfactants; K. Tauer. Synergistic Interactions Among Associative Polymers and Surfactants; R.D. Jenkins, D.R. Bassett. Latex Applications in Paper Coating; Do Ik Lee. Polymer Colloids for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications; C. Pichot, et al. Interactions of Proteins with Polymeric and Other Colloids; W. Norde. Index.

A comprehensive and up to date survey of the science and technology of polymeric dispersions. The book discusses the kinetics and mechanisms of polymerization in dispersed media, examines the processes controlling particle morphology, presents both off-line and on-line methods for the characterization of polymer colloids, considers reactor engineering and control, and covers a wide variety of applications, such as latex paint formulations, encapsulation of inorganic particles, reactive latexes, adhesives, paper coating, and biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Audience: A valuable resource for scientists and engineers, academic and industrial, who are involved in the manufacture or application of polymeric dispersions.