SOLUBLE POLYELECTROLYTES BASED ON COPOLYMERS OF STYRENE WITH BENZONITRILE

Data of the copolymerization of styrene with benzonitrile are presente d. The effect of reactivity of monomers, catalyst nature, temperature and process duration on the composition and molecular weight of the fo rmed polymers are discussed. The polymerization mechanism is suggested . Copolymers of different composition were used for synthesis of solub le polyelectrolytes. The conditions of their formation and principal p hysico-chemical characteristics were studied. The fields of applicatio n are discussed.