Discussion on the Relationship between the Number-average Degree of Polymerization and Polymerization Mechanism in Polymerization Reaction Engineering
The relationship between the number-average degree of polymerization and polymerization mechanism is the key content of polymerization reaction engineering analysis,and is also one of the difficulties of the course"Fundamentals of Polymerization Reaction Engineering".The understanding of the effect of operation and polymerization mechanism on the number-average degree of polymerization will help students to master the polymerization mechanism,process,product characteristics,and the analysis of similar engineering problems.Here,the relationship between the number-average degree of polymerization and the conversion is analyzed in light of the lack of a detailed derivation process.The effect of chain transfer reactions on the relationship between the number-average degree of polymerization and the conversion is mainly discussed in two cases of short and long active chain life,and a detailed derivation process is given to provide a reference for teaching and help students to deepen their understanding and grasp.The aim is to provide a reference for teaching,to help students to deepen their understanding,and to enhance their learning interests.
Polymer reaction engineeringNumber-average degree of polymerizationPolymerization mechanism