MINSKER, Karl Samoylovich

MINSKER, Karl Samoylovich (14.6.1929, Kiev – 23.5.2003, Ufa), Chemist. Acad. of the AS RB (1991), D.Sci. (Chemical Sciences) (1967), Full Professor (1969). Merited Master of Sciences of the RSFSR (1987), BASSR (1977). Laureate of the RF Government Award in field of Science and Technology (2004). Graduated from the Moscow Institute of Fine Chemical Technology (1952). Since 1968 at the BSU, simultaneously, at the IOC, since 1993 at the Institute of Energy Resources Transportation. Under the leadership of M., a theory of the destruction of chlorine‑containing polymers was developed, incl. original principles of stabilization. A new discipline of chemical physics and theoretical technology was developed in cooperation with A.A.Berlin, that explains for the fast processes in turbulent flows. In cooperation with Yu.A.Sangalov revealed the fundamental laws of the mechanism of cationic polymerization of olefins. In 70–90s, based on the use of compact tubular reactors, M. developed technologies for production of polyisobutylene (implemented at the enterprises of Grozny, Yefremov, Salavat, Samara, Sumgait), synthetic rubbers (ZAO Kauchuk, OAO Nizhnekamskneftekhim), ethylene chlorine derivatives (OAO Bashkir Soda Company), etc. M. also developed butyl rubber manufacturing technologies (OOO Toliattikauchuk).