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Chapter 1 Polymers, Polymerization Reactions, and Computational Quantum Chemistry |
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1 | (16) |
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1 | (2) |
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1.2 Polymerization and Polymer Properties |
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3 | (1) |
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1.3 Polymer Characterization |
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3 | (2) |
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1.4 Limitations of Experiment-Based Approaches to Understand Polymerization Reactions |
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5 | (1) |
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1.5 Computational Quantum Chemistry |
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6 | (3) |
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8 | (1) |
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9 | (8) |
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10 | (1) |
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10 | (7) |
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Chapter 2 A Quantum Mechanical Approach for Accurate Rate Parameters of Free-Radical Polymerization Reactions |
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17 | (30) |
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17 | (1) |
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2.2 Multiple Reaction Pathways |
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18 | (2) |
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2.3 Density Functional Theory (DFT) Protocol and Transition State Theory (TST) |
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20 | (1) |
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2.4 Rate Parameters in Gas Phase |
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21 | (11) |
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2.4.1 Homopolymerization of Ethylene |
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22 | (3) |
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2.4.2 Relative Hydrogen-Abstraction Parameter |
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25 | (2) |
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2.4.3 Monomer Reactivity Ratio |
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27 | (5) |
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2.5 Rate Parameters in Condensed Phase |
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32 | (12) |
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2.5.1 Choice of Model System |
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32 | (4) |
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2.5.2 Multiple Reaction Pathways |
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36 | (3) |
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2.5.3 Modeling Rate Parameters in Condensed Phase |
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39 | (1) |
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2.5.4 Results and Discussion |
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40 | (3) |
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2.5.5 Scaling Entropy Estimates |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (3) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Determination of Reaction Rate Coefficients in Free-Radical Polymerization Using Density Functional Theory |
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47 | (52) |
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47 | (2) |
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3.1.1 Experimental Advances |
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48 | (1) |
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3.1.2 Computational Chemistry |
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48 | (1) |
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3.2 Free-Radical Polymerization |
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49 | (11) |
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3.2.1 Fundamental Reaction Scheme |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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3.2.4 Secondary Reactions |
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52 | (1) |
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3.2.5 Hydrogen Transfer and Backbiting |
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53 | (2) |
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3.2.6 Branching Propagation |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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3.2.8 Termination of Mid-Chain Radicals |
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56 | (1) |
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3.2.9 Other Secondary Reactions |
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57 | (1) |
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3.2.10 Functional Monomers |
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58 | (1) |
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3.2.11 Solvent Effect on Reaction Kinetics |
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58 | (2) |
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3.3 Computational Methodology |
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60 | (9) |
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3.3.1 Density Functional Theory |
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60 | (1) |
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3.3.2 Transition State Theory |
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61 | (2) |
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3.3.3 Copolymerization Models |
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63 | (5) |
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3.3.4 Structural Optimization |
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68 | (1) |
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3.4 Estimating Reaction Rate Coefficients in Free-Radical Polymerization |
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69 | (20) |
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3.4.1 Homopolymerization and Radical Propagation |
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70 | (3) |
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73 | (1) |
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3.4.3 Intramolecular and lntermolecular Secondary Reactions |
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74 | (5) |
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3.4.4 Exploring the Limits |
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79 | (10) |
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89 | (10) |
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90 | (9) |
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Chapter 4 Theoretical Insights Into Thermal Self-Initiation Reactions of Acrylates |
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99 | (36) |
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99 | (1) |
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4.2 Flory and Mayo Self-Initiation Mechanisms |
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100 | (2) |
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4.3 Alkyl Acrylate Thermal Self-Initiation |
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102 | (12) |
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4.3.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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102 | (1) |
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4.3.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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102 | (10) |
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4.3.3 Alkyl Acrylate Summary |
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112 | (1) |
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4.3.4 Comparison With Estimates Obtained From Laboratory Experiments |
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113 | (1) |
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4.4 Methacrylate Thermal Self-Initiation |
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114 | (8) |
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4.4.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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114 | (1) |
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4.4.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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115 | (6) |
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4.4.3 Methacrylate Summary |
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121 | (1) |
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4.5 Monomer-Solvent Coinitiation |
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122 | (7) |
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4.5.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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122 | (1) |
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4.5.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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123 | (4) |
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4.5.3 Monomer-Solvent Coinitiation Summary |
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127 | (2) |
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129 | (6) |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (4) |
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Chapter 5 Theoretical Insights Into Chain Transfer Reactions of Acrylates |
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135 | (60) |
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135 | (3) |
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5.2 Chain Transfer to Monomer Reactions |
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138 | (7) |
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5.2.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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138 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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139 | (6) |
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145 | (1) |
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5.3 Intermolecular Chain Transfer to Polymer Reactions |
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145 | (13) |
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5.3.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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146 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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147 | (7) |
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5.3.3 Continuum Solvation Models: Integral Equation Formalism-Polarizable Continuum Model and Conductor-Like Screening Model |
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154 | (4) |
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5.3.4 Intermolecular CTP Summary |
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158 | (1) |
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5.4 Chain Transfer to Solvent Reactions |
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158 | (11) |
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5.4.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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158 | (1) |
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5.4.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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159 | (9) |
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168 | (1) |
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5.5 Backbiting and β-Scission Reactions |
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169 | (14) |
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5.5.1 Prior Experimental Knowledge |
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170 | (1) |
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5.5.2 Knowledge Gained Using Quantum Chemical Calculations |
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171 | (11) |
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5.5.3 Backbiting and β-Scission Summary |
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182 | (1) |
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5.6 Computational Studies of Polymerization Reactions in Solution (Liquid Phase) |
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183 | (1) |
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184 | (11) |
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186 | (1) |
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186 | (9) |
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Chapter 6 Theory and Applications of Thiyl Radicals in Polymer Chemistry |
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195 | (24) |
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195 | (1) |
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6.2 Computational Methodology |
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196 | (1) |
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6.3 Sulfur-Centered Radical Stability |
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196 | (1) |
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6.4 Thiols as Chain Transfer Agents |
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197 | (3) |
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6.5 Thiol-Ene Polymerization |
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200 | (7) |
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6.6 Thiol-yne Polymerization |
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207 | (2) |
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6.7 Self-Healing Polymers |
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209 | (2) |
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211 | (8) |
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213 | (1) |
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213 | (6) |
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Chapter 7 Contribution of Computations to Metal-Mediated Radical Polymerization |
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219 | (50) |
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219 | (1) |
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7.2 Principles of Controlled Radical Chain Growth |
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220 | (6) |
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7.2.1 Reversible Termination Methods |
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220 | (2) |
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7.2.2 Degenerative Transfer Methods |
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222 | (2) |
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224 | (1) |
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7.2.4 Inverted Monomer Additions |
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224 | (2) |
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7.3 Interplaying Equilibria Involving Transition Metals |
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226 | (2) |
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7.4 Quantitative Value of Computed Thermodynamic and Kinetic Parameters: A Warni ng |
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228 | (1) |
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7.5 ATRP and OMRP-RT Moderating Equilibria |
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229 | (26) |
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7.5.1 Carbon-Halogen Bond Dissociation Enthalpy in ATRP Initiators |
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229 | (2) |
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7.5.2 ATRP and ATRP/OMRP-RT Interplay for Molybdenum Systems |
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231 | (3) |
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7.5.3 ATRP and ATRP/OMRP-RT Interplay for Other Metals |
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234 | (10) |
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7.5.4 Effect of the Electronic Structure on the ATRP Activation Mechanism |
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244 | (1) |
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7.5.5 OMRP Processes With Cobalt(II) Moderating Agents |
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245 | (10) |
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7.6 Exchange Barriers in OMRP-DT |
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255 | (1) |
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7.7 H-Atom Transfer in Catalytic Chain Transfer |
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256 | (3) |
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7.8 Mechanistic Studies in Catalyzed Radical Termination |
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259 | (3) |
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262 | (2) |
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264 | (5) |
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265 | (1) |
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265 | (4) |
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Chapter 8 A General Model to Explain the Isoselectivity of Olefin Polymerization Catalysts |
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269 | (18) |
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269 | (1) |
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8.2 Models for Isotactic Propene Polymerization |
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270 | (2) |
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8.3 Models for Isotactic Propene Polymerization With Enantiomorphic Site Control |
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272 | (3) |
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8.4 Recent Findings to Update Models for Isotactic Propene Polymerization With Enantiomorphic Site Control |
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275 | (4) |
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8.5 General Models for Isotactic Propene Polymerization With Enantiomorphic Site Control |
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279 | (2) |
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281 | (1) |
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8.7 Computational Details |
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282 | (5) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (5) |
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Chapter 9 From Mechanistic Investigation to Quantitative Prediction: Kinetics of Homogeneous Transition Metal-Catalyzed a-Olefin Polymerization Predicted by Computational Chemistry |
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287 | (40) |
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287 | (1) |
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9.2 What Accuracy Is Required to Model Common Catalyst Performance Parameters in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization? |
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288 | (1) |
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9.3 How Good Is the Performance of Density Functional Theory for Problems in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Polymerization? |
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289 | (2) |
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9.4 How Accurate Is the Experimental Data? |
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291 | (1) |
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9.5 Predicting Regio- and Stereoselectivity in Propene Polymerization |
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292 | (9) |
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9.6 Predicting Comonomer Affinities in Olefin Copolymerization |
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301 | (4) |
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9.7 Predicting Absolute Rates of Propagation |
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305 | (1) |
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9.8 Predicting Molecular Weight: (3-hydrogen Transfer Mechanisms to Metal or Olefin |
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306 | (7) |
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9.9 Predicting Molecular Weight: Chain Transfer Mechanisms to Main Group Metal Alkyls |
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313 | (1) |
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314 | (3) |
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317 | (2) |
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319 | (1) |
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9.13 Predicting Absolute Productivity |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (6) |
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322 | (1) |
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322 | (5) |
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Chapter 10 Theoretical Insights into Olefin Polymerization Catalyzed by Cationic Organo Rare-Earth Metal Complexes |
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327 | (30) |
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327 | (2) |
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329 | (2) |
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10.3 Polymerization of Ethylene and α-Olefins |
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331 | (4) |
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10.4 Polymerization of Styrene |
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335 | (7) |
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10.5 Polymerization of 1,3-Conjugated Dienes |
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342 | (7) |
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10.6 Polymerization of Heteroatom-Containing Olefins |
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349 | (2) |
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10.7 Conclusion and Outlook |
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351 | (6) |
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351 | (1) |
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352 | (5) |
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