ABSTRACT

Knowledge of phase behavior (thermodynamics) of polymer solutions is important for the design of many processes and products, including many specic applications in colloid and surface chemistry.

Among the many applications, we can mention the following:

1. The design of separations for the removal of unreacted monomers, colorants, by-products, and additives after solution or emulsion polymerizations1

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