Investigating the impact of cellulose microgel nanofabrication on the rheological properties of this binary rheology modifier.

Autor: Zhou M; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China., Xie Z; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China., Li K; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China. Electronic address: lkjnkmwh@hotmail.com., Sun B; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China., Li B; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China., Sun Y; Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, 650500 Kunming, China.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International journal of biological macromolecules [Int J Biol Macromol] 2024 Jul; Vol. 273 (Pt 1), pp. 132966. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 06.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132966
Abstrakt: The multifunctionality of advanced laundry detergents primarily relies on the inclusion of functional solid particles, such as pearlescent powder, enzymes, and perfume microcapsules. However, the high-content surfactants in these detergents can render most existing suspending rheology modifiers ineffective, making it challenging to achieve uniform suspension of these functional particles. This compromises the overall functionality of laundry products. To address this, we have developed a binary rheology modifier comprising cellulose microgel and HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), acting as the "island" and "chain," respectively. Together, they form an interconnected dynamic network that effectively "encapsulates" the functional particles. Furthermore, the cellulose microgel/HPMC rheology modifier demonstrates versatility, proving effective with various surfactants. Despite its potential, the suspension mechanism of cellulose microgel/HPMC remains elusive. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive investigation, fabricating cellulose microgels with varying nanofabrication degrees and surface charges through TEMPO oxidation. Our findings highlight the critical role of the surficial structure of T-Microgel, specifically its nanofabrication degree, in influencing the dynamic network's fabrication, thereby impacting yield and thixotropic properties. The surface charge of T-microgel does not significantly influence the process. This research not only elucidates the intricate dynamics of cellulose microgel/HPMC interaction but also provides fundamental insights essential for the development of innovative rheology modifiers tailored for high-content surfactant applications.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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