Copolymerization of divinyl and monovinyl monomers

The data on the free-radical and cationic copolymerization of divinyl and monovinyl monomers are surveyed. The monomer systems under consideration show promise for the production of crosslinked copolymers free of divinyl monomer blocks. Specific features of the gelation and kinetics of the three-dimensional copolymerization of divinyl monomers are considered. This information is necessary for characterization of crosslinked copolymers useful as matrices for the manufacture of sorbents.