Energy efficient emulsion polymerization strategies

Monika Goikoetxea, Reinout Heijungs, Maria J. Barandiaran, José M. Asua

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    Abstract

    Polymerization strategies aiming at further reducing the environmental impact of the already "green" emulsion polymerization process were investigated. Life cycle assessment showed that non-isothermal strategies starting at low temperature resulted in an environmental impact lower than the isothermal ones. Nevertheless, the major part of the environmental impact was due to raw materials. The effect of the polymerization strategy on polymer microstructure was investigated.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)90-98
    Number of pages9
    JournalMacromolecular Reaction Engineering
    Volume2
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Feb 2008

    Keywords

    • Emulsion polymerization
    • Energy saving
    • Environmental impact
    • Life cycle assessment (LCA)
    • Low temperature initiation

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