The Influence of Surfactant (SDS) on the Adsorption Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Polyethylene Glycol in an Alumina/Solution System

The influence of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) on the adsorption properties of non-ionic polymers, i.e. polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), at the Al 2 O 3 /solution interface was studied. Measurements for various molecular weights and for various amounts of functional groups on t...

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Main Authors: S. Chibowski, M. Paszkiewicz, M. Wiśniewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2002-07-01
Series:Adsorption Science & Technology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1260/026361702321039500
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Summary:The influence of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) on the adsorption properties of non-ionic polymers, i.e. polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), at the Al 2 O 3 /solution interface was studied. Measurements for various molecular weights and for various amounts of functional groups on the polymer macromolecules were undertaken and the results obtained discussed in the light of these variations. Studies of the mutual interactions of the polymer–surfactant system in aqueous solution were helpful in explaining the equilibria involved in the Al 2 O 3 /polymer solution system in the presence of SDS. The thickness of the adsorption layer was determined by viscometric methods and the influence of the degree of hydrolysis of PVA on the structure of the adsorption layer demonstrated.
ISSN:0263-6174
2048-4038