Abstract
A novel method based on steady state fluorescence measurements is introduced for measuring the activation energy of the number average degree of polymerization (NADP). Pyrene (Py) was used as a fluorescence probe for real time monitoring of free-radical polymerization (FRP) of methyl methacrylate (MMA). In situ FRP experiments were performed at various temperatures. Positive activation energy for NADP was measured and found to be 9.2 kcal/mol.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-207 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Turkish Journal of Chemistry |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |