Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers / Edition 1

by Yildirim H. Erbil

Overview

The versatility of the emulsion copolymerization reaction and the ability to control the properties of the final latices have led to rapid expansion both in the quantity of polyvinylacetate and vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer latices and in their applications. Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers provides a collection and logical organization of the published data - much of it formerly found fragmented throughout various journals and little of it referenced in general emulsion polymerization books. To date, no one source has offered chemists and polymer, surface, or colloid specialists the "big picture" of polyvinylacetate-based latices.

Integrating established knowledge with the latest research developments, this book provides the background for understanding the mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization initiated in the aqueous phase and some of the practical problems of latex production. The author presents an overview of industrial practices, new applications, and all of the fundamental material - avoiding theoretical controversies.

With in-depth discussion of the ingredients found in most industrial recipes, Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization and Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers helps eliminate costly and time-consuming "trial and error" practices. It serves not only as an introduction for those new to the field, but also as a valuable reference for researchers and applied scientists in both industry and academia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849323034
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/22/2000
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. Emulsion Polymerization. The Role of Ingredients in Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Homopolymerization. Theory and Kinetics of Vinyl Acetate Homopolymerization. Vinyl Acetate Copolymerization with Acrylic Monomers. Colloidal Stability of Vinyl Acetate Homo and Copolymers. Experimental Determination of Lattice Properties. Factors Affecting the Final Properties of the Polyvinylacetate-Based Latices. Overview of the Uses of Polyvinylacetate-Vased Latices. Some New Applications in Industry.

Editorial Reviews

"It covers, in great detail, a single topic, of considerable theoretical interest and great practical importance. . . His command of the history, literature, theory and practice of emulsion polymerization, and its importance in the polymerization of vinyl acetate and related acrylic comonomers is remarkable and well set out in this book. . . The whole book is well referenced, and is recommended to any laboratory concerned with the production, examination or application of vinyl acetate-based emulsion polymers."
-CA Finch

"The authors intent was to provide "an introductory and clear text" about polyvinyl acetate-based latices and some of the problems involved in their production."
- Journal of American Chem Society, Vol. 122, No. 51

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From the Publisher

Polyvinyl acetate and vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer lattices are important in adhesives, paint, binder for nonwoven materials, paper and textile additives, and many related industries, but research on them has been industry-based and scattered. Erbil (physical chemistry, Kocaeli U., Turkey) provides a broad and general introduction for students entering the field and professionals from neighboring disciplines who need an overall grasp and a reference to specific information<-->for example the ingredients found in most industrial recipes<-->either for research or for actual production. Sidestepping theoretical controversies, he provides a background for understanding the mechanisms and kinetics of emulsion polymerization initiated in the aqueous phase, and some of the practical problems of latex production. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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