Aqueous solution properties of poly(trimethyl acrylamido propyl ammonium iodide) [poly(TMAAI)]

The aqueous solution properties of a cationic poly(trimethyl acrylamido propyl ammonium iodide) [poly(TMAAI)] were studied by measurements of reduced viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, and flocculation test. The reduced viscosity and intrinsic viscosity of this cationic polyelectrolyte were related to the types and concentration of added salt. “Soft” salt anions were more easily bound on the quaternary ammonium (R₄N⁺) of poly(TMAAI) than those of “hard” salt anions. Halide anions are hard anions; consequently, hard cations were more easily attracted to halide anions for reducing the binding degree of halide anion on the quaternary ammonium group (R₄N⁺). Some salt ions were observed to strongly attract the quaternary ammonium of the cationic polymeric side chain for coagulation of the polymers. This effect would make the polymeric aqueous solution become turbid. The intrinsic viscosity behavior for cationic polyelectrolyte resulting from the electrostatic repulsive force of the polymer chain is contrasted with polyampholyte. A comparison of various flocculants as to the effect of flocculation was also studied. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Polysulfobetaines and corresponding cationic polymers. VI. Synthesis and aqueous solution properties of cationic poly(methyl iodide quaternized acrylamide–N,N-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide copolymer) [poly(MIQADMAPM)]

The copolymer prepared by copolymerizing with acrylamide and maleic anhydride was imidized with N,N-dimethylaminopropylamine. The obtained acrylamide–N,N-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide (ADMAPM) copolymer was then reacted with methyl iodide to yield a poly(methyl iodide quaternized acrylamide–N,N-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide) copolymer [poly(MIQADMAPM)]. Its aqueous solution properties were studied by measurements of reduced viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, and flocculation test in this study. The reduced viscosity and intrinsic viscosity of this cationic polyelectrolyte were related to the types and concentration of the added salt. “Soft” salt anions were more easily bound to the quaternary ammonium cation (R₄N⁺) of poly(MIQADMAPM) than were “hard” salt anions. Halide anions are hard anions; consequently, hard cations were more easily attracted to halide anions and reduced the binding degree of halide anion on the quaternary ammonium group (R₄N⁺). The intrinsic viscosity behavior for cationic polyelectrolyte resulting from the electrostatic repulsive force of the polymer chain was contrasted with polyampholyte. The effect of various flocculants on flocculation in different pH values was accessed in this study. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Study on chain deformation of polyacrylamides in solutions and its flocculation performance during the flocculation process

Effects of external conditions, solution concentration, solvent quality, added salt, and pH on the chain conformation dimension of two kinds of polyacrylamide (PAAm) flocculants, neutral‐PAAm, and cationic‐P(AAm‐DMC) (DMC, 2‐[(methacryloyloxy)ethyl] trimethylammonium chloride), in parent solutions and their flocculation performance for Kaolin suspensions have been investigated by Ubbelohde viscometer and spectrophotometer, respectively. It was found that a negative correlation existed between the flocculation performance of PAAm flocculants and their chain sizes in parent solutions. This was attributed to the expanded chain deformation of PAAm flocculants during the flocculation process from the flocculant parent solution to the Kaolin suspension and was interpreted in term of the competitive interaction among the polymeric flocculant, solvent, and Kaolin particle in the chain deformation process. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

Polysulfobetaines and corresponding cationic polymers. IV. Synthesis and aqueous solution properties of cationic poly(MIQSDMAPM)

A cationic poly(methyl iodide quaternized styrene-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide) copolymer [poly(MIQSDMAPM)] was synthesized by imidizing styrene-maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer. Its aqueous solution properties were studied by measurements of reduced viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, and a flocculation test. The reduced viscosity and intrinsic viscosity of this cationic polyelectrolyte were related to the types and concentration of the added salt. “Soft” salt anions were more easily bound to the quaternary ammonium cation (R₄N⁺) of poly(MIQSDMAPM) than “hard” salt anions. Halide anions are hard anions; consequently, hard cations were more easily atracted to halide anions, and reduced binding degree of halide anion on the quaternary ammonium group (R₄N⁺). Some salt ions were observed to strongly attract the quaternary ammonium group of the cationic polymeric side chain and resulted in agglomeration of the polymers. A comparison of various flocculants as to the effect of flocculation was made in this study. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Polyacrylamides revisited: flocculation of kaolin suspensions and mature fine tailings

A series of acrylamide‐based water‐soluble (co)polymers was synthesized and they were investigated as flocculants of model kaolin suspensions and mature fine tailings of oil sands. The effects of molar mass, charge density, and polymer concentration on flocculation efficiency were studied by monitoring the initial settling rate during sedimentation. Hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) with high molar mass and intermediate acrylic acid contents (0.14–0.41 mol/mol (14–41 mol%)) performed better in flocculation tests on kaolin suspensions requiring lower dose for maximum initial settling rate than native polyacrylamide (PAM). Surface force measurements showed that at low polymer concentrations (1 ppm), the partially‐adsorbed polymer induced a bridging attraction between the mica surfaces. Increasing the polymer concentration to 10 and 50 ppm caused purely repulsive forces. The presence of anionic groups in HPAM led to stronger repulsion, which was also demonstrated by the higher viscosity and larger hydrodynamic radius of the charged polymer. The charge‐induced increase in the viscosity of polymer solutions was suppressed by the screening effect of salts in a buffer solution and reducing the viscosity is desirable in the injection of flocculants in the industrial process.     

水溶性两性高分子的合成和溶液性质

等物质的量的二甲胺和氯丙烯在碱性条件下反应生成烯丙基二甲胺 ,转化率为 6 8 7%;烯丙基二甲胺与氯乙酸钠〔n(烯丙基二甲胺 )∶n(氯乙酸钠 ) =1∶0 8〕在 6 0～ 70℃进行季铵化反应 ,合成了两性离子单体N 羧甲基 N ,N 二甲基 N 烯丙基氢氧化铵内盐 (CDAH) ,转化率 96 5 %(以氯乙酸钠计 )。以水为溶剂 ,亚硫酸氢钠和过硫酸钾为引发剂 ,合成了N 羧甲基 N ,N 二甲基 N 烯丙基氢氧化铵内盐—丙烯酰胺 (AA)两性共聚物 ;聚合条件为 :聚合温度 6 0～ 80℃ ,单体量比n(CDAH)∶n(AA) =3∶7,单体的质量分数w (CDAH +AA) =30 %,引发剂NaHSO3 和K2 S2 O8的质量均为单体总质量的 0 2 %。研究了两性高分子在不同介质中的黏度特性。结果表明 ,两性共聚物的等电区 (pH值 )为 5 5～ 7 5 ;非等电区时共聚物在纯水中具有典型的聚电解质黏度特性 ,随外加盐阴离子半径的增大 ,或随盐溶液浓度的增大 ,比浓黏度和特性黏度减小 ,Huggins常数增大 ;等电区时共聚物在纯水中的黏性行为符合Mark Huggins方程 ,外加盐的影响与非等电区时相反。     

Dilute solution properties of cationic poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate)

The dilute solution properties of a cationic polyelectrolyte, poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) [poly(DMAEM · C₂H₆SO₄)], 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 CH₃SO₄^? at the polymer end. The polymerization of DMAEM · C₂H₆SO₄ in 0.5M KCl aqueous solution proceeded more easily than that of DMAEM · C₂H₆SO₄ in pure water. The polymerization rate of DMAEM · C₂H₆SO₄ 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.     

两性纤维素醚的合成及流变性能的研究

以二甲基烯丙基胺(DMAA)、氯乙酸钠和次氯酸为原料合成两性醚化剂3-氯-2羟-丙基二甲铵基乙酸盐(CCAH)。后在自制碱催化剂存在下,与工业羟乙基纤维素(HEC)干法制备两性纤维素醚(AHEC),同时探讨了两性离子羟乙基纤维素醚在水溶液中的流变性能。结果表明,两性羟乙基纤维素醚的溶液呈现非牛顿流体特征,具有剪切变稀特性。随着溶液质量浓度增大其表观粘度增大,在一定浓度的盐溶液中,AHEC具有明显的反聚电解质溶液性质。     

Characterization of cationic starch: An efficient flocculating agent

Starch is a known carbohydrate in which, regardless of its origin, two polysaccharides are found namely amylose and amylopectin. By insertion of a cationic moiety to the backbone of starch, a modified cationic starch can be developed which can be used as flocculant. Various grades of cationic starches were developed to optimize the best performing flocculant. The base polysaccharide, starch and the best performing cationic starch i.e., Cat St3 (which have been confirmed from flocculation characteristics and intrinsic viscosity measurement) have been characterized by various characterization techniques such as determination of molecular weight, elemental analysis, FTIR spectroscopy, intrinsic viscosity measurement, thermal analysis, etc. From the characterization, it could be concluded that there was a substantial incorporation of cationic moiety onto the backbone of starch. The flocculation efficacy of these cationized starches was compared with each other and with some of the commercial flocculants available in national and international market in manganese ore suspensions. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

阳离子型及两性絮凝剂现状与发展方向

阳离子型高分子絮凝剂及两性絮凝剂具有许多优点,近年来得到国内外学者的广泛重视和开发应用。本文通过对几种阳离子型高分子絮凝剂及两性高分子絮凝剂的介绍,分析了它们的发展现状与方向。     

Parameters affecting the performance of polyelectrolytes as aids to water clarification

An investigation of the flocculation of silica and alumina suspensions by a series of synthetic flocculants of a wide range of charge density both anionic and cationic in nature has been carried out. The extent of flocculation was determined by measurements of settling rate, sediment volume and supernatant clarity. The effect of the pH of the suspension on the performance of a number of selected polymers has been investigated. In the systems examined, flocculation was largely controlled by the charge carried by the suspended particles and polymer molecules. The dosage/settling rate characteristics of kaolin suspensions flocculated with non-ionic polymers of varying molecular weight are reported. The dosages of non-ionic polymers required for optimum flocculation of kaolin suspensions of varying solids content have been measured. At low particle concentrations bridging is less effective, and is probably reduced due to the adsorption of polymer molecules on to single particles.     

Solution properties and flocculation of hydrophobically associating cationic fluorinated polyacrylamide

The hydrophobically associating cationic fluorinated polyacrylamide (CFPAM), modified with fluorinated acrylate, 2-(perfluorooctyl)ethyl acrylate (FEA), has been newly synthesized, by free radical micellar copolymerization in aqueous solution. The solution properties of these polymers were investigated in details in this study. In addition, the flocculation of CFPAM was also evaluated. The results showed that there were strong hydrophobic associations in the CFPAM aqueous solution. The addition of NaCl resulted in an increase of solution viscosity, which indicated the good salt-resistant performance of CFPAM. The polymers also exhibited excellent property of temperature and shearing tolerance. Furthermore, the polymer showed high surface activity. At the same time, its flocculation properties were evaluated with kaolin suspensions using a standard jar test. All the results demonstrated the superiority of the cationic fluorinated polyacrylamide as a flocculant.     

Low Cationic Proportion Ampholytic Polymer: Synthesis,Solution Properties and Interaction with Anionic Surfactant

Novel ampholytic terpolymer of N-vinylformamide (NVF), vinylamine (VAm) and sodium acrylate (NA) with low cationic proportion was obtained by hydrolyzing copolymer of NVF and NA (PNVFNA). Solution properties of the polymer were investigated by methods of turbidity and viscosity experiment. The effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) on solution viscosity was also investigated. The results showed that the turbidity curves were bimodal, and pH 3.0 was determined as the isoelectric point (IEP). At high salt concentration, polyampholyte effect was noticeable at IEP in viscosity experiment. Although the proportion of VAm in polyampholyte was lower, the solution properties were influenced markedly in the presence of SDS. At IEP, the viscosity increased more rapidly as salt concentration increased when 10^-3 mol/L SDS contained in solution. A mechanism of SDS bound to positive sites on the collapsed globule surface was suggested.     

Intrinsic viscosity, surface activity, and flocculation of cationic polyacrylamide modified with fluorinated acrylate

A novel cationic polyacrylamide modified with fluorinated acrylate had been synthesized of acrylamide (AM), methacryloxyethyl trimethylammonium chloride (DMC), and 2-(perfluorooctyl)ethyl acrylate (FEA) by free radical micellar copolymerization in aqueous solution utilizing cetyl trimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as the surfactant and potassium persulfate (KPS)/sodium bisulfite (SBS) as the redox initiator. Some factors affecting synthesis, such as the amount of FEA, CTAB, and KPS, were described. Surface activity and flocculation of the polymer were studied. The results showed that with the incorporation of FEA, the intrinsic viscosity decreased until the modified polymer was not able to dissolve in water; and with the increase of CTAB and KPS, the intrinsic viscosity decreased firstly then increased slowly. The polymer exhibited good surface activity in both water and salt solution. Its flocculation properties were evaluated with kaolin suspensions using a standard jar test. The results demonstrated the superiority of the copolymer over the no-modified cationic polyacrylamide as a flocculant.     

Dilute solution properties of naphthalene-labeled cationic poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized acrylamide/N,N-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide copolymer)

The properties of a novel cationic, naphthalene-labeled cationic poly(dimethyl sulfate quaternized acrylamide/N,N-dimethylaminopropylmaleimide copolymer), poly-(DSQADMAPM)/NA in aqueous solution are examined in this study, measuring intrinsic viscosity, reduced viscosity, and ionic strength. This cationic poly(DSQADMAPM)/NA’s intrinsic viscosity is dependent on the type and concentration of salt added to the aqueous solution. The intrinsic viscosity behavior of the cationic poly(DSQADMAPM)/NA resulting from the electrostatic repulsive force of the polymer chain is contrasted with polyampholyte. Smaller anions such as F⁻ with a common cation (K⁺) are found to be the most difficult to be bound to the end group, indicating that a higher intrinsic viscosity of the poly(DSQADMAPM)/NA would be in KF salt aqueous solution. Smaller cations such as Li⁺ with a common anion (Cl⁻) are found to be the most difficult to be bound to the quaternary ammonium group, indicating that a higher intrinsic viscosity of the poly(DSQADMAPM)/NA would also be in LiCI salt aqueous solution. Models are proposed to account for the poly(DSQADMAPM)/NA solution viscometrics.     

阳离子聚丙烯酰胺的制备及其净化含油污水的研究

采用水溶液聚合方法研究制备了一系列阳离子度不同的聚丙烯酰胺絮凝剂,对其结构进行了表征,并对其净化含油污水的絮凝特性及絮凝机理进行了研究.结果表明,较高阳离子度的絮凝剂絮凝效果好.     

阳离子型改性淀粉对稠油废水絮凝性能考察

合成了三种具有不同阳离子度的阳离子型改性淀粉接枝共聚物絮凝剂ZHYC-n,考察了这三种絮凝剂与PAC复配对稠油废水的絮凝性能,并与市售阳离子型聚丙烯酰胺絮凝剂CPAM进行了对比.絮凝实验结果表明,ZHYC-n与PAC复配具有优良的絮凝脱油脱硫效果,随阳离子度增加絮凝效果显著增加.阳离子型絮凝剂分子链上的阳离子电荷密度不是影响絮凝效果的惟一主要因素,阳离子型改性淀粉接枝共聚物具有的多支链型结构可以明显的提高絮凝剂的絮凝效果.     

Cationic microparticle based flocculation and retention systems

Two types of microparticles, cationic silica particles (CSP) and cationic polymeric microparticles (CPMP), were used as flocculants and retention aids for solid suspensions in water and pulp, respectively. The solid suspensions used in this study include both positively and negatively charged precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) and negatively charged polystyrene latex. It was found that CPMP was not an effective retention aid for positively charged PCC suspension in pulp if it was used alone. However, the retention of PCC was improved when negatively charged PCC was used. The combination of cationic microparticle systems (CPMP and CSP) with either cationically or anionically charged water-soluble polyacrylamides could significantly improve the flocculation and retention. The possible mechanisms of flocculation of solid suspensions with different dual-flocculant systems were discussed.     

Chitosan‐graft‐acrylamide polyelectrolytes: Synthesis,flocculation, and modeling

A series of chitosans have been grafted with quaternary ammonium cationic monomers, as well as acrylamide using Ce(IV) to induce macroradical formation on the polysaccharide backbone. The materials, which have long chain branches per molecule between 0.3 and 5.5, are shown to provide very high specific flocculation efficiency, at the very least equal to the entirely synthetic materials which have been previously documented in the literature. A charge ratio, determined from the polymer concentration at which flocculation takes place, the charge density of the polymer, and the surface charge of the suspended matter are proposed as metrics to evaluate the occurrence of charge neutralization and bridging or charge patch flocculation mechanism. Furthermore, a window of application (WA) for flocculants, which characterizes the region of concentration wherein the polyelectrolyte can remove 99% of the supernatant turbidity, has been defined. It was shown to depend on the square root of the ionic strength and varies inversely with the Debye length, providing a fundamental basis for the concept of the WA. A mathematical expression is presented which links the WA with the salt concentration and the number of branches of the grafted polymer. Grafted chitosans have been shown to be more robust than polyacrylamides in testing against model kaolin suspensions. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 102: 885–896, 2006     

Dilute solution properties of poly(3-dimethyl acryloyloxyethyl ammonium propiolactone)

The aqueous solution properties of an ampholytic poly(3-dimethylacryloyloxyethyl ammonium propiolactone), poly(DMAEAPL), are examined in this study by measuring reduced viscosity, intrinsic viscosity, degree of binding and dynamic light scattering. This polyampholyte's intrinsic viscosity is related to the type and concentration of the salt added. The intrinsic viscosity behaviour for the polyampholyte resulting from the associations of the polymer chains is in contrast with cationic and anionic polyelectrolyte. The polyampholyte in high concentration of NaCl has a low degree of binding, indicating that the proton ion (H⁺) has difficulty in binding to the carboxylate group (COO⁻) at the polymer end. The carboxybetaine, DMAEAPL, has a higher degree of binding than the corresponding sulfobetaine, DMAPS. Dynamic light scattering measurements indicate that the poly(carboxybetaine) diffusion coefficients decrease and the chain dimensions increase with an increasing salt concentration. The models proposed in this study can account for the poly(DMAEAPL) solution viscometrics and the degree of binding. © 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.