Synthesis of guar gum-graft-poly (acrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and its application in the pulp and paper industry
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-17, 10:54authored byMcLean, D, Agarwal, V, Karen Stack, Henry HorneHenry Horne, Richardson, D
The synthesis and characterization of a novel fixative, guar gum-graft-poly(acrylamide-co-diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (GG-g-p(AM-co-DADMAC)) polymer is described. The grafted polymer proved to be effective at absorbing hydrophobic wood resins from the water phase where they have a tendency to aggregate and form troublesome deposits. The new polymer combines the colloidal stabilising features of a natural product, guar gum, and the wood resin fixative properties of a synthetic polymer p(AM-co-DADMAC). GG-g-p(AM-co-DADMAC)was effective over the entire pH range as compared to other commercially available polymeric fixatives that were evaluated.
History
Publication title
BioResources
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pagination
4168-4180
ISSN
1930-2126
Department/School
School of Natural Sciences
Publisher
North Carolina State University College of Natural Resources