Calculations of Monomer Conversion and Radical Concentration in Reversible Addition‐Fragmentation Chain Transfer Radical Polymerization

Abstract Simple expressions are derived for the development of monomer conversion, as well as propagating radical, adduct radical, dormant chain, and dead chain concentrations in reverse addition‐fragmentation transfer polymerization (RAFT). The relations for the profiles of propagating radical concentration and conversion versus time are derived and depend on group parameters of rate constants and chemical recipe. The analytical equations are …