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Swelling of latex particles—towards a solution of the riddle

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Tripathi,  Amit
Klaus Tauer, Kolloidchemie, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Max Planck Society;

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Wei,  Chunxiang
Klaus Tauer, Kolloidchemie, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Max Planck Society;

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Tauer,  Klaus
Klaus Tauer, Kolloidchemie, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Max Planck Society;

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Tripathi, A., Wei, C., & Tauer, K. (2017). Swelling of latex particles—towards a solution of the riddle. Colloid and Polymer Science, 295(1), 189-196. doi:10.1007/s00396-016-3988-2.


Cite as: https://hdl.handle.net/11858/00-001M-0000-002C-25C5-6
Abstract
The assumption that during emulsion polymerization, the monomer molecules simply diffuse through the aqueous phase into the latex particles is a commonplace. However, there are experimental hints that this might not be that easy. Here, simulation results are discussed based on Fick’s diffusion laws regarding the swelling of latex particles. The results of quantitative application of these laws for swelling of latex particles allow the conclusion that the instantaneous replenishment of the consumed monomer during emulsion polymerization requires a close contact between the monomer and the polymer particles.