Synthesis and Characterization of Water Reducible MMA-MMA Copolymers
Synthesis and Characterization of Water Reducible MMA-MMA Copolymers

Author: Hua-Jung Hu

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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"Water reducible copolymers based on methyl methacrylate (MMA) and methacrylic acid (MAA) with molecular weights of 25,000 to 35,000 were synthesized by free-radical polymerization. Optimization of the process to achieve high yield and desired molecular weight were studied. The results showed that polymers synthesized in THF were water reducible, whereas that synthesized in 1, 4-dioxane were not water reducible. The viscosity studies of the water reducible polymers showed a decrease in viscosity in the first stage of reduction followed by a maximum viscosity at further water reduction (about 25-28% ), and a steep viscosity drop at approximately 20% solid. Newtonian behavior was observed in the shear stress vs. shear rate curves for the polymers solution below 20% solid. The rate of water reduction over the range investigated, had no effect on the viscosity of the diluted polymer solutions. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies were performed to visualize the polymer particles in the reduced polymer state. Both isolated and agglomerated polymer particles were observed. The isolated polymer particles were about 5nm in diameter. The diameter corresponds well with what would be predicted a spherical polymer particle formed from a single molecule"--Abstract, leaf iii.

Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles
Single-Chain Polymer Nanoparticles

Author: José A. Pomposo

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-12-04

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 3527342427

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This first book on this important and emerging topic presents an overview of the very latest results obtained in single-chain polymer nanoparticles obtained by folding synthetic single polymer chains, painting a complete picture from synthesis via characterization to everyday applications. The initial chapters describe the synthetics methods as well as the molecular simulation of these nanoparticles, while subsequent chapters discuss the analytical techniques that are applied to characterize them, including size and structural characterization as well as scattering techniques. The final chapters are then devoted to the practical applications in nanomedicine, sensing, catalysis and several other uses, concluding with a look at the future for such nanoparticles. Essential reading for polymer and materials scientists, materials engineers, biochemists as well as environmental chemists.

Polysaccharide Based Graft Copolymers
Polysaccharide Based Graft Copolymers

Author: Susheel Kalia

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-05-23

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 3642365663

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Renowned experts give all essential aspects of the techniques and applications of graft copolymers based on polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are the most abundant natural organic materials and polysaccharide based graft copolymers are of great importance and widely used in various fields. Natural polysaccharides have recently received more attention due to their advantages over synthetic polymers by being non-toxic, biodegradable and available at low cost. Modification of polysaccharides through graft copolymerization improves the properties of polysaccharides. Grafting is known to improve the characteristic properties of the backbones. Such properties include water repellency, thermal stability, flame resistance, dye-ability and resistance towards acid-base attack and abrasion. Polysaccharides and their graft copolymers find extensive applications in diversified fields. Applications of modified polysaccharides include drug delivery devices, controlled release of fungicides, selective water absorption from oil-water emulsions, purification of water etc.