| Abstract: | A mechanism of matrix copolymerization in which a monomer (or macroradical) is complexed by matrix was considered. For this case a composition equation was formulated. It was shown that in general case reactivity ratios are dependent on the matrix concentration. The influence of the critical length of a complexed radical on the process of copolymerization is also discussed. A series of copolymerizations of methacrylic acid and styrene were carried out using various compositions of initial monomer mixtures. The process was performed in benzene in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) as a matrix. The copolymerization were carried out at various ratios of the monomer being complexed (methacrylic acid) to the matrix. Compositions of the complexes prepared were determined by the NMR method. Reactivity coefficients for both monomers were found and the results are discussed on the basis of the derived equation. |
