INVESTIGADORES
SARMORIA Claudia
congresos y reuniones científicas
Título:
Full Molecular Weight Distribution in RAFT Polymerization. Mathematical Modeling using Probability Generating Functions
Autor/es:
FORTUNATTI, CECILIA; BRANDOLIN, ADRIANA; SARMORIA, CLAUDIA; ASTEASUAIN, MARIANO
Lugar:
Buenos Aires
Reunión:
Congreso; X Simposio Argentino de Polímeros (SAP 2013); 2013
Institución organizadora:
Comité organizador
Resumen:
RAFT polymerization is one of the most versatile controlled radical polymerization techniques. It allows achieving complex molecular architectures and is compatible with several monomers. Numerous studies have addressed the modeling of RAFT systems. However, most of them focused on average molecular properties. Although some works included the prediction of the complete MWD, usually the methods that were used applied simplifications that limit their potential. In this work, a mathematical model of a RAFT polymerization system capable of predicting the full MWD is developed. This model involves the use of probability generating functions that allows obtaining reliable outcomes faster than methods of similar accuracy. Additionally, the model provides detailed information on the molecular structure of the polymer that is very useful for gaining insight in the process fundamentals and for the process operation.