Kinetics of emulsion polymerization of hydrophilic vinyl monomers in the presence of polyvinylpyrrolidone and technological principles of their synthesis are determined. Reasonable technological parameters in the synthesis of copolymers are determined. Physicochemical properties of the synthesized copolymers (surface tension, the size of latex particles, and pH) are determined. Synthesized graft copolymers were used to create high-adhesion polymer-monomer compositions. These compositions have high reactivity at room temperature. It can be regulated by the nature of the polymer matrix and the introduction of comonomers and fillers due to the influence of physicochemical factors on the process of polymer formation. The rate of polymerization and the degree of monomer conversion largely depend on the nature of the polymer matrix. The highest polymerization rate and the maximum degree of conversion are observed when using a copolymer of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polymethylmethacrylate. Materials based on the developed compositions are characterized by a low residual monomer content and high operational properties, such as surface hardness, Vicat softening temperature, and adhesive bond strength to supports of different nature.

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The influence of component composition and the nature of plasticizer on the features of intermolecular interactions in the system poly(vinyl chloride)–polystyrene–diester phthalate was established. It was found that polystyrene macromolecules are actively involved in interactions with both poly(vinyl chloride) macromolecules and plasticizer molecules, forming associates of slightly smaller size. It was noted that the wetting angle of the surface by plasticizer and the work of adhesion largely depend on the nature of a plasticizer and a polymer dissolved in it. This indicates a significant effect of the nature and content of the polymer modifier on the compatibility of poly(vinyl chloride) and plasticizer and changes in thermodynamic characteristics of the system. The influence of the nature and content of polystyrene modifier on physicochemical features of the migration process of diester phthalate plasticizer from modified poly(vinyl chloride) plasticate as well as on its morphological features was studied. It was found that the thermodynamic compatibility of the components is significantly affected by the wettability of the surface of fine polymer particles with liquid plasticizers, which, in turn, affects the release (migration) of the plasticizer from poly(vinyl chloride) plastics during operation of products based on them. Pre-dissolution of suspension polystyrene or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic in the plasticizer, regardless of its nature, leads to a significant reduction in the value of migration.