This presentation seeks to analyze how ionic liquids can be synthesized for use in free-radical polymerizations. This includes a summary of primary research methods and techniques for acid-base neutralizations involved in creating such monomers. This presentation also explores various applications of ionic liquid monomers and the polymerization of several different cross-linked polymers. Several of these polymers were successfully synthesized. The polymers were tested for adhesive properties and toxicity at varying initiator concentrations. Results from these tests will be used to ascertain practicality of these cross-linked polymers in real-world applications.

Synthesis and applications of ionic liquid monomers in free radical polymerizations

249th National Meeting (2015)

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