New polymer and latex prepared by vinyl polymerization of derivatives of norbornene catalyzed by PdCl2, or PdCl2(TPPTS)2 in water

We developed a new method of preparation of latex by polymerization of norbornene in aqueous emulsion with SDS, catalyzed by PdCl2. The preparation of small sized latex has been also extended to latex bearing functional groups as alcohol or sugar residues. Two types of catalysts were used: PdCl2 and PdCl2(TPPTS)2. The latex were characterized by light scattering and electron microscopic examination.