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Dilute solution properties of cationic poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)
Author(s) -
Liaw DerJang,
Shiau SaaJen,
Lee KueirRarn
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1992.070450107
Subject(s) - polyelectrolyte , cationic polymerization , polymer chemistry , intrinsic viscosity , aqueous solution , degree of polymerization , polymer , flocculation , methacrylate , chemistry , polymerization , chemical engineering , materials science , organic chemistry , engineering
The dilute solution properties of a cationic polyelectrolyte, poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) [poly(DMAEM · C 2 H 6 SO 4 )], are studied by measurements of intrinsic viscosity, degree of binding, and flocculation application. The intrinsic viscosity of this polyelectrolyte is related to the type and concentration of added salt. The intrinsic viscosity behavior for cationic polyelectrolyte resulting from the electrostatic repulsive force of the polymer chain is contrasted with polyampholyte. The polyelectrolyte in the presence of KCl has a lower degree of binding, indicating that the proton ion (H + ) is relatively difficult to bind to the CH 3 SO 4 − at the polymer end. The polymerization of DMAEM · C 2 H 6 SO 4 in 0.5 M KCl aqueous solution proceeded more easily than that of DMAEM · C 2 H 6 SO 4 in pure water. The polymerization rate of DMAEM · C 2 H 6 SO 4 is found to pass through an extreme value as a function of pH. Optimum flocculation, corresponding to the complete removal of turbidity in the supernatant, is achieved. Beyond the optimum flocculation, high polymer dosages redisperse the bentonite suspensions.