Mathematical modeling of polystyrene particle size distribution produced by suspension polymerization

Particle size distribution (PSD) of polystyrene particles produced by suspension polymerization is of fundamental importance in determining suspension stability and product quality attributes. Within a population balance framework, a model is proposed for suspension polymerization reactors to descri...

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Main Authors: R.A.F. Machado, J.C. Pinto, P.H.H. Araújo, A. Bolzan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Chemical Engineering 2000-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-66322000000400004