2005 Volume 44 Issue 5 Pages 369-374
Emulsion polymerization converts a monomer emulsion to a dispersion of polymer particles with submicron size. We can get desirable polymer particles employing suitable monomer,emulsifier,initiator,and other ingredients under suitable reaction conditions. This article presents the outline of mechanism and kinetics of emulsion polymerization and the strategy for particle design as well as new trends in emulsion polymerization.