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EPSRC Reference: GR/R39771/01
Title: Transition Metal-Mediated Polymerisation in Supercritical Hydrofluorocarbon Fluids.
Principal Investigator: Abbott, Professor A
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Department: Chemistry
Organisation: University of Leicester
Scheme: ROPA
Starts: 01 January 2002 Ends: 30 April 2004 Value (£): 103,196
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Chemical Synthetic Methodology
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Chemicals
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Abstract of proposed research (not exceeding 100 words) The research will investigate transition metal-mediated polymerisation processes under the unique conditions accessible in dichloromethane-like supercritical hydrofluorocarbon (scHFC) solvents. Investigations will focus on the effect of the solvent on molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and polymerisation rate for two types of transition metal-initiated polymerisation processes for various monomers. A study will also be carried out into molecular weight fractionation via fine pressure control that is facilitated by the high degree of tunability in scHFCs close to the critical pressure.
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