STUDY OF THE POLIMERIZATION OF METHACRYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER IN AN IONIC LIQUID MEDIUM

Abstract

This study explores the radical polymerization of methacrylic acid methyl ester in ionic liquids derived from formic acid and diethylamine or morpholine. Investigating the impact of various factors, including initiator type, concentration, and polymerization conditions, we highlight the influence on monomer conversion and resulting polymer characteristics. The findings underscore the potential for precise regulation of polymethyl methacrylate properties through the selection of ionic-liquid solvents and reaction conditions. The study concludes by emphasizing the synthesis of polymethyl methacrylate with a narrow polydispersity index in an ionic liquid environment based on morpholine and formic acid.