The contributions of Prof. Kenneth F. O'Driscoll to radical copolymerization kinetics

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Wiley
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Language
en
Date
2021
Authors
Hutchinson RA
Klumperman B
Van Herk AM
Russell, Greg
Abstract

Among the many contributions that Kenneth ‘Ken’ O'Driscoll made to advance the understanding of radical polymerization kinetics was the implementation of proper statistical procedures for extracting (monomer) reactivity ratios from experimental data for copolymer composition. He emphasized the importance of experimental design, using non-linear regression, and a proper error analysis to construct reliable joint confidence intervals. He disseminated his views on this topic in many conferences, including the influential Santa Margherita Ligure series which he initiated, and which helped kickstart the renaissance of radical polymerization kinetics. This brief retrospective honours both Ken's scientific contributions and his humanity.

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Hutchinson RA, Klumperman B, Russell GT, Van Herk AM (2021). The contributions of Prof. Kenneth F. O'Driscoll to radical copolymerization kinetics. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. 100(4). 680-688.
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copolymerization, copolymerization kinetics, Kenneth O’Driscoll, reactivity ratios, SML conferences
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Fields of Research::34 - Chemical sciences::3403 - Macromolecular and materials chemistry::340306 - Polymerisation mechanisms
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