Abstract
Electroinduced dispersion polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by Ce(IV) was performed in an electrolytic cell in the presence of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA). Micron-size polyacrylonitrile (PAN) particles were stabilized with PAA by electrostatic interaction or by a PAA-Ce(III)-PAN ternary complex formation. A PAA-PAN stable polymer was formed in the cathodic compartment, and the reduced initiator was reoxidized in the anode, thus allowing for the continuation of the process. A possible mechanism of polymerization is suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 723-728 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Volume | 84 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Apr 2002 |
Keywords
- Cerium (IV)
- Dispersion polymerization
- Electroinduced polymerization
- Polyacrylic acid
- Polyacrylonitrile