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Imine-donor complexes with group 6 and group 11 transition metals : coordination and dynamics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
In this study the coordination of ligands with several coordination sites, 2-aminoazoles (2-
amino-4-methylthiazole), 2-aminobenzothiazole, 2-aminobenzoimidazole and 2-
aminothiazoline and a biguanidine (N-(2-methylphe ...
Highly filled water based polymer/clay hybrid latexes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of co-sonication (ad-miniemulsion) polymerisation for the preparation of highly filled polymer/clay hybrid latexes is described. Laponite (Lap) content levels in the range of 10–50 wt% were ...
Synthesis and characterization of two novel urethane macromonomers and their methacrylic/urethane graft copolymers
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
Polymethacrylates are well known adhesives and can carry specific functionality, but have
the disadvantage that their flexible backbones impart limited thermal stability and mechanical
strength. ...
Kinetic and mechanistic features of nitroxide mediated (co)polymerization
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
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Polypropylene/filler nanocomposites by melt compounding and in situ polymerization
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The properties of polymer nanocomposites depend greatly on the
chemistry of the polymer matrices, the nature of the nanofillers, and the way in
which they are prepared. Understanding the synthesis–str ...
Structural analysis of transition metal complexes of imidazole-derived ligands
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
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Synthesis and investigation of smart nanoparticles
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
The use of various ‘smart materials’ (briefly meaning materials that respond to a change in
their environment) is currently of interest to both academics and industry. The primary aim of
the current ...
New gold(I) and gold(III) coordination complexes derived from N and S heterocycles
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)
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Synthesis and characterization of telechelic hydroxyl functional poly (N-vinylpyrrolidone)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
Reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)-mediated polymerization has emerged as a
versatile method for preparing polymers with control over molecular weight and polydispersity.
Inherent in its mechanism ...
Hydrophobic core/shell particles via miniemulsion polymerization
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)
Hydrophobic core/shell latex particles were synthesized for use in barrier coatings using the
miniemulsion polymerization process. Particles with liquid or with hard cores were
successfully synthesized using miniemulsion ...