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Title: ''SMART'' MULTIFUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/835629· OSTI ID:835629

Herein we report the aqueous polymerization of acrylamide using reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization to perform a comprehensive study on the polymerization of acrylamide. More specifically, the effect of polymerization conditions on the polymerization kinetics, molecular weight control, and blocking ability were examined. With this in mind, it was necessary to prepare ''A'' block (corona of the micelle) from a hydrophilic monomer. The responsive ''B'' block present in the core will be disclosed in the next two reports.

Research Organization:
University of Southern Mississippi (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-03NT15407
OSTI ID:
835629
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 20 Oct 2004
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English