Characterization of Electron Beam-Induced Polymerization of Isodecyl Methacrylate, Benzyl Methacrylate, and Their Equimolar Mixture Based on Monomer Properties

Polymers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Iliya M. Antonov, Mikhail A. Mikhailenko, Т. П. Шахтшнейдер, Artem S. Ulihin, Maxim V. Zelikman, A. A. Bryazgin, Ilia Eltsov
DOI: 10.3390/polym18030368
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Abstract

The study examined the polymerization of methacrylic acid derivatives with bulky substituents (isodecyl-, benzyl-), as well as the synthesis of their copolymer through radiation initiation followed by thermal treatment. It has been discovered that the polymerization rate in equimolar monomer mixtures substantially surpasses the rate in pure monomers. We hypothesize that the substantial degree of association with the liquid monomer hinders structural rearrangements preceding polymerization. We tested this hypothesis by employing various analytical methods.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Photopolymerization techniques and applications Polymer Synthesis and Characterization

Publication details

Journal / source
Polymers
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
368–368
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN