Ab initio emulsion polymerisation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000030",
  "term": "Ab initio emulsion polymerisation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of emulsion polymerization where the polymerization reaction starts in the aqueous phase, and polymer particles are formed spontaneously from dissolved monomer and initiator. This process does not require pre-existing seed particles or a separate nucleation step. The particles grow by absorbing monomer from the aqueous phase and by further polymerization within the particles.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "emulsion polymerisation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 2229. 'Terminology of polymers and polymerization processes in dispersed systems (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 2242 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ab-initio-emulsion-polymerisation/"
}