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Nucleation is the most sensitive stage in the preparation of highly cross-linked, monodisperse microspheres by dispersion polymerization, since the addition of a small amount of cross-linker results in particle deformation and coagulation. To overcome these problems, 5 ώm poly(methyl methacrylate) seed particles prepared by dispersion polymerization were used in the preparation of monodisperse, cross-linked PMMA particles containing up to 7 wt% divinylbenzene by seeded batch dispersion polymerization. Spherical particles with a narrow size distribution containing up to 8 wt% of EGDMA were prepared by seeded multi-batch dispersion polymerization processes. These particles were identified by scanning electron microscopy and DSC.
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Lee, KC., Lee, SY. Preparation of highly cross-linked, monodisperse poly(methyl methacrylate) microspheres by dispersion polymerization; Part I. Batch Processes. Macromol. Res. 15, 244–255 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03218783
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