Adsorption of water vapor on modified methacrylate polymeric sorbents

Journal Article · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995 · Russian Chemical Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00696706· OSTI ID:245285

Platonova, N P; Tataurova, O G; Vartapetyan, R Sh ^[1]

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1. Institute of Physical Chemistry, Moscow (Russian Federation); and others

Adsorption of water vapor on methacrylate copolymers and terpolymers was studied. An increase in the content of the cross-linking agent gives rise to increase in the limiting adsorption of water vapor at the saturation pressure (a{sub s}) and to decrease in the concentration of primary adsorption centers. Modification of the initial copolymer containing 60% of 2,3-epoxypropyl methacrylate (EPMA) monomer and 40% of cross-linking agent, ethylene dimethacrylate, with diethylenetriamine (DETA) results in an increase in the a{sub s} value, while modification with C{sub 12} and C{sub 18} alkyl, benzyl, and phenyl groups gives rise to decrease in the a{sub s} values for the copolymeric sorbents. The concentration of primary adsorption centers (a{sub m}) increases considerably on modification of the copolymer with DETA and C{sub 12} groups and decreases markedly on modification with benzyl and phenyl groups. For terpolymers, containing EPMA and styrene, an increase in the styrene/EPMA ratio reduces the a{sub s}, and a{sub m} values. The copolymer modified with DETA groups possesses the most hydrophilic properties, while the copolymer modified with benzyl group exhibits the most hydrophobic properties. The mechanism of adsorption of water molecules on the polymers is discussed.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 245285
• Journal Information: Russian Chemical Bulletin, Journal Name: Russian Chemical Bulletin Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 44; ISSN RCBUEY; ISSN 1066-5285
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
COPOLYMERS
METHACRYLATES
SORPTION
SORPTIVE PROPERTIES
WATER VAPOR