Synthesis and solution properties of a new poly(electrolyte-zwitterion)

Mohammad A.J. Mazumder, Yunusa Umar, Sk Asrof Ali*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

19 Scopus citations

Abstract

A novel electrolytic-zwitterionic (EZ) monomer, Sodium N-(3-sulfopropyl)-3-(N,N-diallylamino)propanesulfonate, on homopolymerization in aqueous solution using tert-butylhydroperoxide, afforded the poly(electrolyte-zwitterions) (PEZ). The copolymer of the above monomer and sulfur dioxide was also synthesized in excellent yield. The EZ monomer as well as the PEZs contains structural features common to both polyzwitterions and conventional polyelectrolytes. The solution properties of these polymers were studied in detail. The PEZ, as the name implies, possess dual type of structural character and it is the electrolytic portion of the structure that dictates the solubility and viscosity behavior of the polymers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-132
Number of pages8
JournalPolymer
Volume45
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2004

Keywords

  • Polyelectrolytes
  • Polysulfobetaines
  • Polyzwitterions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Synthesis and solution properties of a new poly(electrolyte-zwitterion)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this