Abstract

The effect of anionic polyacrlic acid (PAA) adsorption on fumed silica (SiO2) surface on suspension stability was studied. The turbidymetry method was applied to monitor the changes in the suspension stability (using apparatus Turbiscan LabExpert with cooling module TLAb Cooler). PAA macromolecules contain dissociable carboxyl groups, therefore, all measurements were carried out at three pH values: 3, 6 and 9. Analysis of obtained transmission and backscattering curves and Turbiscan Stability Indexes (TSI) allowed determination of the most probable mechanism of the stability of the studied systems. The PAA adsorption has the greatest impact on the silica suspension stability at pH 3 (significant improvement of its stability). On the other hand, the presence of polyacrylic acid at pH 6 causes a noticeable deterioration of system stability conditions. At pH 9, polymer minimally influences the stability of SiO2 suspension.

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