ABSTRACT

III. Emulsion Polymerization and Emulsion Polymers ......................................... 39 A. Polymerization ......................................................................................... 39 B. Functional Emulsion Polymers ................................................................ 42 C. Oil-Extended Emulsion Polymers ........................................................... 42 D. Emulsion-Filler Masterbatches ............................................................... 43 E. Commercial Emulsion Polymers and Process ......................................... 43

IV. Anionic Polymerization and Anionic Polymers .............................................46 A. Initiation ..................................................................................................46 B. Propagation ..............................................................................................50 C. Termination ............................................................................................. 53 D. Chain Transfer ......................................................................................... 58 E. Other Types of Functionalized Anionic Polymers .................................. 58 F. Commercial Anionic Polymers and Processes ........................................ 59

V. Comparison of SBRs in Tire Compounds ......................................................60 VI. Ziegler-Natta Polymerization and Ziegler-Natta Polymers...........................66