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Preparation and characterization of PVC/PS composite cation exchange fibers and their adsorption properties on aniline
Author(s) -
Ding ZhiJia,
Qi Lu,
Ye JianZhong
Publication year - 2010
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.32114
Subject(s) - thermogravimetry , materials science , composite number , aniline , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , chemical engineering , ion exchange , adsorption , oleum , thermal stability , scanning electron microscope , polymer chemistry , composite material , nuclear chemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry , ion , engineering
Based on the composite fibers made from polyvinylchloride (PVC) and polystyrene (PS), the composite fibers obtained were further crosslinked and sulphonated with 50% oleum to produce the acidic cation ion exchange fibers. The optimal technology of the fibers obtained were discussed, the structures of the fibers thus obtained were investigated by using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometry, thermogravimetry analysis (TG), differential thermogravimetry analysis (DTG), and scaning electron microscope (SEM) etc. Their properties were measured using chemical titration, filament mightiness instrument, etc. The absorption kinetics and the main factors affecting absorption capacity on aniline were studied, and their regenerating properties were probed. The results indicated that the cation exchange fibers with better mechanical property and higher exchange capability were obtained. The fibers had bigger hydrophilicity, better ability of acid, and alkali corrosion resistance, so they had better practical application value. This type of ion exchange fibers had faster absorption property and better working stability to aniline and could be used repeatedly, so they were applied for treatment of waste water containing aniline with a promising prospect. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010