Mechanism and Kinetics of Addition Polymerizations (Comprehensive Chemical Kinetics) (Vol.31)

This volume presents an up-to-date survey of knowledge concerning addition type polymerizations. It contains nine chapters, each of which covers a particular basic term. Whenever necessary, the phenomena are discussed from the viewpoint of both stationary and non-stationary state of radical, ionic (i.e. anionic and cationic) and coordination polymerization. Special attention has been paid to the propagation process. It provides not only a general overview but also information on important special cases (theoretical conditions of propagation, influence of external factors, controlled propagation, copolymerization, mechanism of various propagation types, etc.). The book is arranged according to the basic steps in chain reactions, which is a novel approach in a monograph on this topic. It facilitates the identification of common features of various polymerization types which may appear quite different. This useful, comprehensive text should prove invaluable to all those involved in the field of macromolecular chemistry. It will also be of interest to all chemists who, beside the profound study of their own field, are looking for interdisciplinary liaison points. Content: Comprehensive Page ii Edited by Page iii Copyright page Page iv Comprehensive Chemical Kinetics Page v Volumes in the Series Pages vi-vii Preface to the second (English) edition Page xi Miloslav Kuĉera Introduction to the first (Czech) edition Pages xii-xiv Miloslav Kuĉera Acknowledgments Pages xv-xvi Miloslav Kuĉera List of Symbols Pages 1-10 Chapter 1 Polymerization Pages 11-26 Chapter 2 Monomers Pages 27-74 Chapter 3 Initiation Pages 75-162 Chapter 4 Active centres of polymerizations Pages 163-229 Chapter 5 Propagation Pages 231-382 Chapter 6 Termination Pages 383-442 Chapter 7 Transfer Pages 443-479 Chapter 8 Kinetics Pages 481-545 Chapter 9 Conclusion Pages 547-551 Index Pages 552-569