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Free radical polymerization within mesoporous zeolite channels |
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| Authors: | Shau Mien Ng Shin-ichi Ogino Takuzo Aida Keiko A. Koyano Takashi Tatsumi |
| Abstract: | Free radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) within the uniform channels of the mesoporous zeolite MCM-41 proceeds at 100°C to give a high molecular weight polymer (PMMA). The formation of long-living propagating polymer-radicals is observed by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). The molecular weight of PMMA within the mesopores can be controlled over a wide range by changing the monomer-to-initiator mole ratio. |
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