n. A polymerization process in which the monomer, or mixture of monomers, and the polymerization initiators are dissolved in a non-monomeric solvent at the beginning of the polymerization reaction. The liquid is usually also a solvent for the resulting polymer or co-polymer. Solution polymerization is most advantageous when the resulting polymeric solutions are to be used for coatings, lacquers, or adhesives. Vinyl acetate, olefins, styrene, and methyl methacrylate are the monomers most often employed.
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(2007). Solution polymerization. In: Gooch, J.W. (eds) Encyclopedic Dictionary of Polymers. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30160-0_10684
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