Time-Resolved Small-Angle X-ray Scattering Studies during the Aqueous Emulsion Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate.

ABSTRACT: Recently, we reported time-resolved synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering (TR-SAXS) studies during aqueous emulsion polymerization using a bespoke stirrable reaction cell (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 1474-1484). This proof-of-concept study utilized a semifluorinated specialty monomer (2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methacrylate) to ensure high X-ray contrast relative to water. Herein, we extend this approach to emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) in the presence or absence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) at 70 °C. Solution conductivity measurements for this anionic surfactant indicated a critical micelle concentration (CMC) of 10.9 mM at this temperature. Thus, SDS was employed at either 1.0 or 20.0 mM, which corresponds to well below or well above its CMC.

SUBMITTER: Czajka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9686128 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature