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Surface properties of inclusion complexes between α-cyclodextrin and poly(ethylene oxide)

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Abstract

The surface properties of the supramolecular inclusion complex (IC) obtained from the threading of α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) onto poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) free in solution are studied. The complexes were characterized by IR, 1H NMR spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. The variation of the interfacial tension, γint, with inclusion complex (IC) concentration and temperature were determined. The results were compared with those found for PEO under the same conditions. α-CD does not present surface activity. To quantify the adsorption process of IC and PEO in aqueous medium, the Gibbs equation was used. The driving force for adsorption of IC at the air/aqueous interface seems to arise from an enthalpic contribution. The wettability of the α-CD, PEO, and IC films with two liquids was determined by static contact angle measurements. The hydrophobicity degree was estimated. IC is more hydrophobic than PEO and α-CD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)607-611
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Colloid and Interface Science
Volume301
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Sep 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adsorption layers
  • Hydrophobicity
  • Inclusion complex
  • Surface activity
  • α-Cyclodextrin

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