| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N38244/01 |
| Title: |
(ROPA) IN-SITU CALORIMETRIC MONITORING OF POLYMERISATIONS IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Howdle, Professor S |
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| Department: |
Sch of Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
University of Nottingham |
| Scheme: |
ROPA |
| Starts: |
01 February 2001 |
Ends: |
31 January 2003 |
Value (£): |
120,116
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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| Chemicals |
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Abstract of proposed research (not exceeding 100 words)This proposal is targeted at developing in situ calorimetric measurements of polymerisation in supercritical fluids. The main aim is to provide real time measurement of dispersion polymerisation reactions via a power compensation calorimetric microprobe. Current methods rely upon visual observation and can only indicate that reaction has started. Spectroscopic techniques are difficult because dispersions are opaque. In situ calorimetry will provide an accurate profile of the progress of reaction allowing the utility of different initiators and stabilisers and their concentrations to be investigated, as well as indication exactly when the polymer-isation reactions begin and end, information that is currently obtained largely by guess-timate! At the same time, we will also confirm the build up of polymer product by sensitive measurement of the torque of the magnetically coupled stirrer of our high-pressure autoclave.
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http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |