Modeling the free radical solution and bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate

Abstract

Abstract This paper reviews our current understanding of the kinetics and mechanisms of free‐radical chain polymerization of methyl methacrylate. A mathematical model previously proposed to describe the bulk polymerization of MMA is here extended to cover solution polymerization. This extended model is validated by comparing its predictions with experimental data over a range of conversions and product molecular weights.