Determination of Activation Energy for the Number Average Degree of Polymerization Using the Fluorescence Method

Authors : Önder Pekcan, Y. Yilmaz

Pages : 199-208

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :A novel method based on steady state fluorescence measurements is introduced for measuring the activation energy of the number average degree of polymerization (NADP). Pyrene (Py) was used as a fluorescence probe for real time monitoring of free-radical polymerization (FRP) of methyl methacrylate (MMA). In situ FRP experiments were performed at various temperatures. Positive activation energy for NADP was measured and found to be 9.2 kcal/mol.
Keywords : Turk. J. Chem., 23, (1999), 199-208. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk. J. Chem., vol.23, iss.2.