Targeting Copolymer Composition Distribution via Model-Based Monomer Feeding Policy in Semibatch RAFT Mini-Emulsion Copolymerization of Styrene and Butyl Acrylate

Copolymer composition distribution (CCD) is an important parameter of chain microstructure that has significant impact on the material properties of polymer products. Controlled/living radical polymerization (CLRP) has provided a great opportunity in producing polymers with predesigned CCDs through a model-based monomer feeding policy (MMFP) in homogeneous systems. In this work, the MMFP has been expanded to heterogeneous systems. Reversible …