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Interfacial Properties of Polyethylene Glycol/Vinyltriethoxysilane (PEG/VTES) Copolymers and their Application to Stain Resistance
Author(s) -
Chao YinChun,
Su ShuennKung,
Lin YaWun,
Hsu WanTing,
Huang KuoShien
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surfactants and detergents
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.349
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 1558-9293
pISSN - 1097-3958
DOI - 10.1007/s11743-011-1311-2
Subject(s) - vinyltriethoxysilane , chemistry , polyethylene glycol , peg ratio , copolymer , chemical engineering , polyethylene , polymer chemistry , nuclear chemistry , organic chemistry , silane , finance , engineering , economics , polymer
In this study, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) were used in different proportions to produce a series of PEG–VTES copolymers. The copolymer molecular structures were confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. In addition, their surface activities were evaluated by evaluating the surface tension, contact angle, and foaming properties. The results showed that these surfactants exhibited excellent surface activities and wetting power, as well as low foaming. Consequently, the application of a series of PEG/VTES copolymers can make cotton fabrics stain resistant.