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The synthesis and rheological characterization of a hydrophobically-modified acrylamide/acrylamide copolymer

Conference ·
OSTI ID:141793
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (United States)
  2. Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Annadale, NJ (United States)
The synthesis of a anionic, hydrophobically-modified acrylonitrile derivative is described, as the aqueous free-radical copolymerization of this monomer with acrylamide. The hydrophobic monomer contains a long-chain alkyl group and the pendant chain is terminated by a sulfonate group. Past rheological characterization has yielded viscosity profiles atypical for a conventional polyelectrolyte. Preliminary rheological data suggest that the copolymer in aqueous solution exhibits the polyelectrolyte effect, as well as interchain hydrophobic association.
OSTI ID:
141793
Report Number(s):
CONF-930304--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English