New polymerization approach could transform the manufacturing of specialty plastics

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-polymerization-approach-specialty-plastics.html

"eco-friendly methylene blue and water, low-energy longer wavelength red/ near IR (maintain efficient polymerization even in larger reactors), during emulsion polymerization... precisely control resulting polymers' molecular weight, dispersity using light-driven mini-emulsion atom transfer radical polymerization stringing together monomers piece-by-piece... light doesn't scatter shining into emulsion making light uniformly available throughout/ faster reactions better control... paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants"