Random homopolymerization of an AB2 monomer as studied by Monte Carlo methods

Abstract

Random homopolymerization of an AB 2 monomer as studied by Monte Carlo methods Summary-Monte Carlo simulations were carried out to model the molecular size distribution in a hyperbranched polymerization involving a monomer of AB 2 type, where A and B were functional groups reacting with each other only. Three approaches were tested: the off-lattice percolation, classical percolations on square or cubic lattices with adjustable reaction range, and the dynamic lattice liquid (DLL) simulation. The latter was used also to investigate dependence of the average radii of gyration of hyperbranched macromolecules on the conversion.