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, γ int , 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.
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