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Determining Operating Conditions for Continuous Free Radical Polymerization with Specified Values of Molecular Weight Distribution Parameters

Qing Guo, Masaru Noda, Hirokazu Nishitani

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In this study, we determine the operating conditions required to produce polymers with specific molecular weight distribution parameters in a continuous free radical polymerization reactor. Structural analysis of the mathematical model reveals that in the case of free radical polymerization that does not involve a termination-by-combination reaction, we cannot determine the set of operating conditions required for the production of polymers with a specific number-average molecular weight (Mn) and polydispersity index (PDI).

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Key concepts: Dispersity, Molar mass distribution, Polymer, Radical polymerization, Polymerization, Monomer, Polymer chemistry, Chemistry