| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5190025 | Polymer | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Butadiene and isoprene can be polymerized by potassium hydride in aromatic hydrocarbons at various temperatures and in short times. A first additive, triethylaluminum, is needed to favour the homogeneity of the initiating system in the solvent of reaction. The importance of a second additive, a potassium alkoxide, is discussed in terms of activation of the polymerization. Experimental parameters like temperature, initiator concentration, activator/initiator ratio and monomer concentration are also investigated with the aim to reach a high content of 1,4 units. Transfer reactions occur for isoprene even though a good control of the polymerization is obtained for butadiene.
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Authors
Amélie Labbé, Stéphane Carlotti, Larisa Shcheglova, Philippe Desbois, Alain Deffieux,