Surface Activity of Novel Polymerizable Anionic Polyoxyethylene 4-Nonyl-2-Prpylene-Phenyl Ether Ammonium Sulfate Succinate Surfactants

Abstract

Novel polymerizable surface-active monomers were synthesized by successive treatment of polyoxyethylene 4-nonyl-2-prpylene-phenyl ether ammonium sulfate with maleic anhydride in the presence of hydroquinone at temperature of 180°C. The molecular structures of the polymerizable surfactants were confirmed by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The surface tension isotherms on the air-water solution interface were obtained. The critical micelle concentrations (cmc) as well as the surface tension at the cmc were determined for these substances. The micellization and adsorption of the prepared anionic surfactants have been investigated by surface tension, and cloud point measurements. Surface parameters such as surface excess concentration (Γ max), the area per molecule at interface (A min) and the effectiveness of surface tension reduction (πCMC) were determined from the adsorption isotherms of the prepared surfactants.