This invention provides the application of a mixture of methylstyrene with high para-isomer content in the preparation of
polystyrene substitute copolymers, belonging to the field of
polymer material synthesis technology. This invention is the first to directly utilize a low-cost mixture of methylstyrene isomers to replace high-purity
styrene. Through a "boiling-condensation" cycle in the
fluidized bed polymerization process, efficient and constant-temperature heat dissipation is achieved, effectively overcoming the
heat transfer difficulties and temperature runaway risks of traditional
bulk polymerization. This facilitates control of the
polymerization mechanism and yields random copolymers with a narrow molecular
weight distribution and mechanical properties comparable to general-purpose
polystyrene. This method is simple and controllable, significantly reduces
raw material costs, and combines
economic benefits with environmental value. The resulting copolymers can be used in general plastics, packaging materials, and other fields.