Emulsion Polymerization and Formulation Applications
This course will cover the fundamentals of emulsion polymerization along with a brief review the basics of polymer chemistry. The various emulsion polymerization techniques that are in use currently will be covered including recipes and polymerization steps. This course will also focus on how to formulate a PSA for end use applications and prepare a coater ready emulsion formulation. Finally, the sustainability aspects of emulsion polymerization will be covered with advantages over other adhesive technologies. The goal of this course is to equip the formulator/process engineer to understand the details on emulsion polymerization to successfully formulate in the laboratory.
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to Emulsion Polymerization.
- Review of Polymer Basics.
- Emulsion Polymerization Techniques.
- Emulsion Polymer recipe & Polymerization Steps.
- How to Formulate PSA for End Use Applications.
- Coater Ready Emulsion Formulation.
Raj Hariharan, Ph.D., MBA
Dr. Raj Hariharan is a Sr. Group Leader with MAPEI Corporation. His group works on Development and Commercialization of products for the Floor Coverings Industry such as adhesives, sealants, and primers. Before joining MAPEI, Raj worked for Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemical. Raj has a Ph.D. in Polymers from Baylor University, TX and MBA from University of Houston-Victoria, TX. He is an invited speaker for short courses at the Waterborne Symposium, Adhesives and Sealants Council and Educational Webinars. He has authored several United States and International patents and published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.