Dual-Responsive Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Controlled Demulsification and Desorption

Author:

Ma Hao1ORCID,Cameron Alexandre

Affiliation:

1. Tianjin University

Abstract

Abstract Intelligent polymers responsive to the environment have aroused widespread interest in many applications of materials and interfaces. However, sensitive control of the oil-water interface remains a major challenge, using reversible self-assembly of macromolecules induced by external stimuli. Here, we synthesized a new amphiphilic triblock copolymer responsive to pH and UV light via reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) aqueous polymerization. Poly(methacrylic acid) (PMAA) acts as the hydrophilic block; poly(N, N-dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) and poly(methacrylamide azobenzene) (PMAAAB) are the hydrophobic blocks with responsiveness. The as-synthesized polymer was measured regarding UV–vis transmittance and contact angle to verify the tunable amphiphilicity and wettability by the double stimulation. The newly developed dual-responsive polymer was applied for oil/water separation and controlled dye release. With the synergic stimulation of pH and UV light, efficient separation for oil-in-water emulsions (separation efficiency: 66.8% in 15 min) and excellent desorption for adsorbed dyes (desorption efficiency: 93.8% in 15 min) are achieved.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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