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Poly(complexes) stabilized by acid-base interactions: Poly(4-vinylpyridine) and poly(ethylene-co-maleic acid)

  • V. Villar
  • , A. Opazo
  • , L. Gargallo
  • , D. Radić
  • , H. Rios
  • , E. Clavijo
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Universidad de Chile

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Abstract

Interpolymer complex (IC) formation between poly(ethylene-co-maleic acid) and poly(4-vinylpiridine) (P4VPy) has been observed and characterized. Data from viscosity, infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis show the presence of an interpolymer complex depending on the composition and pH of the solution. The driving force for poly(complex) formation seems to be the specific acid-base interactions between free carboxylic groups of the copolymer and the pyridine nitrogen of P4VPy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)333-343
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fourier-transform infrared
  • Gain in viscosity
  • Hydrogen-bond formation
  • Interpolymer complex
  • Poly(4-vinylpyridine)
  • Poly(ethylene-co-maleic acid)
  • Thermogravimetric analysis

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