a process resembling polymerization, in which unlike molecules unite in alternate or random sequences in a chain
Derived forms
copolymerize (ˌcopoˈlymerˌize) (ˌkoʊpəˌlɪmərˌaɪz)
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˌcopoˈlymerˌized or ˌcopoˈlymerˌizing
Examples of 'copolymerization' in a sentence
copolymerization
Graft copolymerization of acrylamide monomer onto cellulose, using ceric ammonium nitrate as initiator, was investigated.
A. M. Nada, Mohamed Y. Alkady, Hesham M. Fekry 2008, 'SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GRAFTED CELLULOSE FOR USE IN WATER AND METAL IONSSORPTION', BioResourceshttp://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/viewFile/BioRes_03_1_0046_Nada_AF_GraftedCellulose/90. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The experimental constants of copolymerization rate and efficiency olygoesteracrylates graft to liquid rubber were determined.
Y. A. Anisimov, M. A. Danilenko, Y. N. Anisimov 2015, 'GRAFT COPOLYMERIZATION OF OLYGOESTERACRYLATES WITH LIQUID RUBBER AND COPOLYMER'S CHARACTERISTICS',Vìsnik Odesʹkogo Nacìonalʹnogo Unìversitetu: Hìmìâhttp://heraldchem.onu.edu.ua/article/view/38022. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This research aimed to investigate the copolymerization of ethylene and various 1-olefins.
Mingkwan Wannaborworn, Bunjerd Jongsomjit, Piyasan Praserthdam 2011, 'Observation of Different Catalytic Activity of Various 1-Olefins during Ethylene/1-OlefinCopolymerization with Homogeneous Metallocene Catalysts', Moleculeshttp://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/1/373/. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
As the copolymerization ratio increases, its thermal properties decrease.
Ching-Nan Huang, Chang-Mou Wu, Hao-Wen Lo, Chiu-Chun Lai, Wei-Feng Teng, Lung-ChangLiu, Chien-Ming Chen 2019, 'Synthesis and Physical Properties of Non-Crystalline Nylon 6 Containing Dimer Acid',Polymershttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/2/386. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Factors affecting the radiation graft copolymerization were investigated.
A. Hashem, H.H. Sokker, E.S. Abdel Halim, A. Gamal 2005, 'γ-Induced Graft Copolymerization onto Cellulosic Fabric Waste for Cationic Dye Removal',Adsorption Science & Technologyhttps://doi.org/10.1260/026361705774859901. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This asymmetry can be explained by the different reactivity ratios during the copolymerization.
Isabelle Desvignes, Joseph Chamieh, Hervé Cottet 2018, 'Separation and Characterization of Highly Charged Polyelectrolytes Using Free-SolutionCapillary Electrophoresis', Polymershttps://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/12/1331. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
For many years, copolymerization has been studied using mathematical and statistical models.
Martin S. Engler, Kerstin Scheubert, Ulrich S. Schubert, Sebastian Böcker 2016, 'New Statistical Models for Copolymerization', Polymershttp://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/8/6/240. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The copolymerization was initiated by redox initiators composed of potassium peroxodisulphate and sodium bisulfite.
A.M. Al-Sabagh, N.G. Kandile, R.A. El-Ghazawy, M.R. Noor El-Din, E.A. El-sharaky 2013, 'Synthesis and characterization of high molecular weight hydrophobically modified polyacrylamidenanolatexes using novel nonionic polymerizable surfactants', Egyptian Journal of Petroleumhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S111006211300086X. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The nanoparticles were synthesized in water by free-radical copolymerization.
JIANDONG GAO, ZHIGANG MA, JING GUO, YONGJIAN HUAI, ZHENGHUA DENG, JISHUAN SUO 2010, 'Surface-charged polyacrylonitrile/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PAN/PVA) colloids used to prepareproton conducting materials', Journal of the Serbian Chemical Societyhttp://www.shd.org.rs/JSCS/Vol75/No3/10_4368_3970.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Superabsorbent hydrogels based on poly (acrylamide-co-acrylate) and different kaolins,were prepared by free-radical aqueous copolymerization.
Carlos W. de Q. Brito, Francisco H. A. Rodrigues, Marcus V. da S. Fernandes, LindomarR. D. da Silva, Nágila M. P. S. Ricardo, Judith P. A. Feitosa, Edvani C. Muniz 2013, 'Síntese e caracterização de hidrogéis compósitos a partir de copolímeros acrilamida-acrilatoe caulim: efeito da constituição de diferentes caulins do nordeste brasileiro', Química Novahttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422013000100008&lng=en&tlng=en. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)