Anionic Polymerization of Butadiene Using Lithium/Potassium Multi-metallic Systems: Influence on Polymerization Control and Polybutadiene Microstructure
- Corresponding author: Stéphane Carlotti, carlotti@enscbp.fr
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Antoine Forens, Kevin Roos, Charlotte Dire, Benoit Gadenne, Stéphane Carlotti. Anionic Polymerization of Butadiene Using Lithium/Potassium Multi-metallic Systems: Influence on Polymerization Control and Polybutadiene Microstructure[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science,
;2020, 38(4): 357-362.
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10.1007/s10118-020-2355-4
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