The last twenty years have seen an enormous growth in the number of studies on the role of complexes in free-radical polymerization. New possibilities for polymerization initiation and the significant influence on the kinetics of the elementary polymerization reactions, such as propagation, chain transfer, and termination, are the main areas which have attracted attention from specialists in this field. The most important breakthrough has probably been made in the regulation of free-radical polymerization by various complex-forming substances. Advances in this area have not only contributed to the better understanding of the kinetics and mechanism of radical chain reactions, but they have also created a background for the solution of some practical problems associated with the synthesis of new polymeric materials. This volume provides a survey of the latest achievements in the field of free-radical polymerization. The scope of the volume permits the presentation of these extensive problems in a concise form only, nevertheless it contains an invaluable source of information on topical questions relating to the participation of complexes in free-radical polymerization.

This book commences with a general introduction outlining the basic concepts of radical polymerization. This is followed by a chapter on radical reactions that is intended to lay the theoretical ground-work for the succeeding chapters on initiation, propagation and termination.

Klassische und moderne Verfahren der radikalischen Polymerisation: In diesem handlichen Band finden Sie Antworten auf theoretische und praktische Fragen. Neben grundlegenden Ausführungen zur Einteilung radikalischer Polymere sind Angaben über die wichtigsten experimentellen Verfahren zur Synthese, Reinigung und Charakterisierung von Polymeren enthalten. Interessante Zugabe: ein Abriß der Geschichte der Radikalkettenpolymerisation.

Computational Quantum Chemistry: Insights into Polymerization Reactions consolidates extensive research results, couples them with computational quantum chemistry (CQC) methods applicable to polymerization reactions, and presents those results systematically. CQC has advanced polymer reaction engineering considerably for the past two decades. The book puts these advances into perspective. It also allows you to access the most up-to-date research and CQC methods applicable to polymerization reactions in a single volume. The content is rigorous yet accessible to graduate students as well as researchers who need a reference of state-of-the-art CQC methods with polymerization applications. - Consolidates more than 10 years of theoretical polymerization reaction research currently scattered across journal articles - Accessibly presents CQC methods applicable to polymerization reactions - Provides researchers with a one-stop source of the latest theoretical developments in polymer reaction engineering

* Provides a concise source of information on synthetic techniques, purification, and characterization methods for free-radical polymers. * Presents information on future trends in the synthesis of free-radical polymers.