Abstract
A study has been made on the plasma polymerization of styrene monomer in a cold, low‐power, inductively coupled RF plasma. Styrene monomer yielded an insoluble, crosslinked film which was slightly colored. A kinetic study is reported for styrene. The effects of power level, bleed rate of monomer, pressure, and reactor geometry on the rate of polymer formation are reported. A mechanism is postulated for plasma polymerization. It was found that the initiation step was the rate controlling step and that the reaction followed a cationic polymerization scheme. Both crosslinking and discoloration of the polymers occur at the time of polymerization and are not a result of exposure of the reacted polymer to the plasma. The polymerization was shown to take place in the bulk phase as well as on the reaction wall surfaces. Copyright © 1972 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Recommended Citation
L. F. Thompson and K. G. Mayhan, "The Plasma Polymerization Of Vinyl Monomers. II. A Detailed Study Of The Plasma Polymerization Of Styrene," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 16, no. 9, pp. 2317 - 2341, Wiley, Jan 1972.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/app.1972.070160912
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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1097-4628; 0021-8995
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1972
