Flocculation, deflocculation, and ions migration in latex suspensions

Autor: D.Z. Gunes, A. Knaebel, M. Dorget, François Lequeux, J. P. Munch
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: Journal of colloid and interface science. 286(2)
ISSN: 0021-9797
Popis: We have studied the dynamics of the flocculation of poly(styrene–butadiene–acrylic acid) latex suspensions. These suspensions were flocculated by the addition of Ca2+ ions at high concentrations of latex particles. Using diffusing wave spectroscopy and dynamic single light scattering after dilution, we have observed—depending on the pH and on the Ca2+ concentration—several scenarios for flocculation including successive flocculation and deflocculation. This complex behavior reveals that the Ca2+ migration within the shell of the latex is slow in acidic solvent but fast in basic solvent.
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